Just on the topic of how much this individual got for the pictures, probably 500 pounds or so.
Al-Arabiya satellite television station aired footage of the photographs, though Al-Jazeera did not, citing ethical and professional reasons.
The Sun defended its decision to publish the photos, which it said were provided by "U.S. military sources'' it did not identify who hoped their release would deal a blow to Iraq's insurgency. Managing editor Graham Dudman told The Associated Press on Friday that the newspaper paid "a small sum'' for the photos. He would not elaborate except to say it was more than 500 British pounds, which is about $900.
The U.S. military in Baghdad said the publication of the photos violated its guidelines "and possibly Geneva Convention guidelines for the humane treatment of detained individuals.'' |