How crazy are you? Have you seen the movie...did you read what he said? All I have to say is ... wow. if if if...
Then, he is called several obscene names and violently nabbed by American agents. We next see secular, innocent Hassan in a dark Karachi, Pakistan dungeon--questioned, tortured, and mutilated. Throughout the film we are treated to views of his various ugly scars and his flashbacks of the torture.
I really doubt Schlussel is lying. Perhaps you think she is. Knock yourself out.
A main character subjected to torture speaks volumes about the the dramatist's intention in establishing audience sympathy. These tricks are as old as Hollywood, indeed, as old as Greek tragedy.