LETTER TO JANE HARMAN FROM GEORGE J. TENET RE DEATH OF DETAINEE ABDUL WALI (W/ATTACHMENT)

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• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 01128793
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• Document Creation Date: March 9, 2023
• Document Release Date: August 24, 2020
• Case Number: F-2008-01525
• Publication Date: July 17, 2003

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THE DIRECTOR i5f AIL INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20505
17 July 2003
The Honorable Jane Harman
Ranking Democratic Member
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Mrs. Harman:
Pursuant to Section 17 of the CIA Act, I am notifying
you, within the seven day period set forth in the statute,
that I have been informed by the CIA Inspector General of a
particularly serious problem.
In a memorandum dated June 26, 2003, the Associate
Deputy Director of Operations notified the Inspector
General of the death on June 21, 2003, of Afghan detainee
Abdul Wali under circumstances that were at the time not .
clear, but gave rise to concern. The Inspector General-was
asked to investigate the matter. On July 11, investigators
reported to the Inspector General that there is reason to
believe an Agency independent contractor may have engaged
in criminal assault or torture of the detainee prior to his
death. The Inspector General immediately notified my
office of this serious matter in accordance with Section 17
of the CIA Act.
The Inspector General is continuing to investigate
this matter and is filing a crimes report with the
Department of Justice.
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An original of this letter is also being sent to
Chairman Goss and the Chairman and Vice Chairman of the
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
Sincerely,
George J. Tenet
cc: Inspector General
General Counsel
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THE DIRECTOR WYEY'IlIalL INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20505
17 July 2003
The Honorable Porter J. Goss
Chairman
Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Mr. Chairman:
Pursuant to Section 17 of the CIA Act, I am notifying
you, within, the seven-day period set forth in the statute,
that I have been informed by the CIA Inspector General of a
particularly serious problem.
In a memorandum dated June 26, 2003, the Associate
Deputy Director of Operations notified the Inspector
General of the death on June 21, 2003, of Afghan detainee
Abdul Wall under circumstances that were at the time not
clear, but gave rise to concern. The Inspector General was
asked to investigate the matter. On July 11, investigators
reported to the Inspector General that there is reason to
believe an Agency independent contractor may have engaged
in criminal assault or torture of the detainee prior to his
death. The Inspector General immediately notified my
office of this serious matter in accordance with Section 17
of the CIA Act.
The Inspector General is continuing to investigate
this matter and is filing a crimes report with the
Department of Justice.
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An original of this letter is also being sent to
Ranking Democratic Member Harman and the Chairman and Vice
Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
Sincerely,
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Ge ge J. Tenet
cc: Inspector General
General Counsel
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THE DIRECTOR INL INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20505
17 July 2003
The Honorable Pat Roberts
Chairman
Select Committee on Intelligence
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Mr. Chairman:
Pursuant to Section 17 of the CIA Act, I am notifying
you, within the seven-day period set forth in the statute,
that I have been informed by the CIA Inspector General of a
particularly serious problem.
In a memorandum dated June 26, 2003, the Associate
Deputy Director of Operations notified the Inspector
General of the death on June 21, 2003, of Afghan detainee
Abdul Wali under circumstances that were at the time not
clear, but gave rise to concern. The Inspector General was
asked to investigate the matter. On July 11, investigators
reported to the Inspector General that there is reason to
believe an Agency independent contractor may have engaged
in criminal assault or torture of the detainee prior to his
death. The Inspector General immediately notified my
office of this serious matter in accordance with Section 17
of the CIA Act.
The Inspector General is continuing to investigate
this matter and is filing a crimes report with the
Department of Justice.
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An original of this letter is also being sent to Vice
Chairman Rockefeller and the Chairman and Ranking
Democratic Member of the House Permanent Select Committee
on Intelligence.
Sincerely,
cc: Inspector General
General Counsel
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THE DIRECTOR NCIHRItIll& INTELLIGENCE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20505
17 July 2003
The Honorable John D. Rockefeller IV
Vice Chairman
Select Committee on Intelligence
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Mr. Vice Chairman:
Pursuant to Section 17 of the CIA Act, I am notifying
you, within the seven-day period set forth in the statute, .
that I have been informed by the CIA Inspector General of a
particularly serious problem.
In a memorandum dated June 26, 2003, the Associate
Deputy Director of Operations notified the Inspector
General of the death on June 21, 2003, of Afghan detainee
Abdul Wali under circumstances that were at the time not
clear, but gave rise to concern. The Inspector General was
asked to investigate the matter. On July 11, investigators
reported to the Inspector General that there is reason to
believe an Agency independent contractor may have engaged
in criminal assault or torture of the detainee prior to his
death. The Inspector General immediately notified my
office of this serious matter in accordance with Section 17
of the CIA Act.
The Inspector General is continuing to investigate
this matter and is filing a crimes report with the
Department of Justice.
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An original of this letter is also being sent to
Chairman Roberts and the Chairman and Ranking Democratic
Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on
Intelligence.
Sincerely,
Geo ge J. net
cc: Inspector General
General Counsel
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