Judge Bans Genital Pat-Downs at Gitmo

Friday, 12 July 2013 | by Pat's Picks

A judge in Florida has issued a sharpely worded rebuke to prison guards at Guantanamo Bay, reports the Miami Herald this morning. The federal judge called for the immediate halt of genital pat-downs at the facility, saying they “directly discourage meetings with counsel and so stand in stark contrast to the president’s insistence on judicial review for every detainee.” Guards insist the pat-downs are necessary to ensure the safety of their staff.

SOURCE: Miami Herald