Pentagon Won't Reopen Probe into Possible Abuse of Iraqi Reporters

The Pentagon has refused to reopen an investigation into allegations by three Iraqis working for Reuters that they were abused and mistreated by U.S. forces, saying it stood by an initial probe exonerating American troops.
Reuters says the investigation, during which none of the three was interviewed, was inadequate and should be reopened.
Lawrence Di Rita, special assistant to U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, said Central Command and Pentagon lawyers had reviewed the military's initial investigation.
"The investigation was found to be sufficient, and no basis was found to reopen it," Di Rita said in a letter dated March 7 and received by Reuters this week.
"It is unfortunate that Reuters remains dissatisfied with the action taken in regard to the incident," Di Rita said.