Difference between revisions of "José Padilla"
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| + | == Sensory deprivation== | ||
| + | While awaiting trial, reports surfaced that he was being [[torture]]d for information with the use of [[sensory deprivation]] for weeks at a time. For 1,307 days, Padilla was kept in a 9' x 7' cell with no natural light, clock or calendar. When Padilla left his cell, he was shackled and fitted with heavy goggles and headphones. His counsel argues that while he was being interrogated Padilla was subjected to harsh lights and pounding sounds. While meeting with his counsel, they reported Padilla exhibiting facial tics, random eye movements and unusual contortions of his body. | ||
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| + | ==Conviction== | ||
| + | José Padilla was convicted of aiding [[terrorist]]s in 2007 and was sentenced to 17 years, 4 months in prison. | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:31, 21 March 2016
 José Padilla    | |
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| Born | 1970-10-18 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Criminal charge | Criminal conspiracy (multiple) |
Criminal status | Incarcerated at ADX Florence, Colorado |
| Victim of | • torture • Sensory deprivation |
Subjected to Sensory deprivation for years before even being charged. | |
Sensory deprivation
While awaiting trial, reports surfaced that he was being tortured for information with the use of sensory deprivation for weeks at a time. For 1,307 days, Padilla was kept in a 9' x 7' cell with no natural light, clock or calendar. When Padilla left his cell, he was shackled and fitted with heavy goggles and headphones. His counsel argues that while he was being interrogated Padilla was subjected to harsh lights and pounding sounds. While meeting with his counsel, they reported Padilla exhibiting facial tics, random eye movements and unusual contortions of his body.
Conviction
José Padilla was convicted of aiding terrorists in 2007 and was sentenced to 17 years, 4 months in prison.
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