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  • Sergeant (Brian Lipinski) says Abu Ghraib guard (Charles Graner) often defied orders

    01/12/2005 6:38:52 PM PST · by weegee · 36 replies · 737+ views
    AP via Houston Chronicle ^ | Jan. 12, 2005, 1:40PM | no byline
    FORT HOOD - Army Spc. Charles Graner had a habit of disobeying orders from his military police superiors while serving as a guard at Abu Ghraib prison, according to testimony today from the first witness for the defense. Master Sgt. Brian Lipinski, then the top noncommissioned officer in the 372nd Military Police Company, said under cross-examination that Graner wore his hair too long, altered his uniform in violation of regulations and refused to stay away from Pfc. Lynndie England despite being repeatedly told to do so. "He just didn't like to follow orders," said prosecutor Maj. Michael Holley asked Lipinski....