Original author: Michelle Shephard
Source: The Toronto Star online
URL: N/A
Date: Ocober. 27, 2004
Harkat lawyer questions interrogation methods
Senior Al Qaeda figure described him
OTTAWA-The interrogation techniques used on terrorism suspects in American custody are under scrutiny in the case of an Algerian refugee the Canadian government is attempting to deport, alleging he's a member of Al Qaeda.
Lawyers for Mohamed Harkat argued at a federal court hearing yesterday that statements given by a high-profile prisoner concerning the 36-year-old Ottawa resident may have been gleaned under torture and should not be considered credible.
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