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Former Interrogator Tells Tales of Abu Ghraib

In his new book, <em>Fear Up Harsh</em>, Tony Lagouranis examines his experience as an interrogator at Abu Ghraib prison.
In his new book, Fear Up Harsh, Tony Lagouranis examines his experience as an interrogator at Abu Ghraib prison.

Tony Lagouranis arrived at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison in the spring of 2004, just as allegations of prisoner abuse by American guards began to surface. Lagouranis' new book describes how he used military dogs, sleep deprivation, and even a mock execution to get Iraqi prisoners to confess.

Tony Lagouranis, former Army interrogator; author, Fear Up Harsh

Darius Rejali, professor of political science, Reed College; author, Torture and Democracy

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