RALEIGH, N.C. - A former CIA contract employee accused of using a flashlight to beat an Afghan prisoner who died in custody in 2003 used to beat his 6-year-old stepson the same way, federal prosecutors said.
David Passaro, 39, of Lillington, is the first U.S. civilian to face prisoner abuse charges stemming from the war in Afghanistan and Iraq. The former Army special operations soldier was working under contract to the CIA helping the U.S. military hunt terrorists, gather intelligence and train Afghanistan's armed forces. He is charged with assault and could get 40 years in prison if convicted.
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