Negotiated Legal Off-Ramp

The torture charges increase leverage for U.S. prosecutors and families of former detainees, but they also create incentives for a negotiated outcome. A deal could involve admissions, restitution, cooperation on remaining American detainees, or a broader diplomatic channel involving Caracas, Washington, and intermediaries such as Qatar.

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