Hicks withdraws allegations he was abused by US

WASHINGTON - Australian terror detainee David Hicks agreed on Friday to withdraw charges he was abused while held by the United States as part of a plea deal that limits his prison term to seven years.
US Military judge Colonel Ralph Kohlmann asked Hicks if he agreed that he had "never been illegally treated by any persons in the control or custody of the United States" during his detention in Afghanistan and subsequent transfer to the Guantanamo Bay prison camp.
Hicks replied, "yes."
Hicks had previously alleged he was beaten during his detention by US forces before arriving at Guantanamo in 2002. He had also alleged he had been sedated before learning of the charges against him.

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