Army Woman Found Guilty in Abu Ghraib Prison Scandal

The last trial in the Abu Ghraib prison scandal has resulted in Army Pfc. Lynndie England being found guilty on six of the seven counts of prisoner abuse. England was seen in photos smirking at the naked detainees in the prison and even holding one on a leash. The case now moves onto the sentencing phase where England could face up to nine years in prison. Lead prosecutor Capt. Chris Graveline states, "The accused knew what she was doing...She was laughing and joking. ... She is enjoying, she is participating, all for her own sick humor." At the same time, the defense states that, "She was a follower...She just did whatever [she was told] to do." The defense alledges that England was suffering from depression and that she has an overly compliant nature which made her a heedless participant in the abuse.