Jassam

Samira Jassam, 51, was arrested by Iraqi police and confessed to recruiting the women and orchestrating dozens of attacks.

Iraqi woman had 80 women raped then recruited as suicide bombers 2009

Reuters freelance photographer Ibrahim Jassam was arrested Tuesday by U.S. and Iraqi forces during a raid on his home in Mahmoudiya, about 20 miles south of Baghdad, the London-based news agency said.

2 U.S. soldiers killed in Baghdad 2008

The U.S. military said Jassam was detained because he was "assessed to be a threat" to Iraq and coalition forces but did not give more details.

2 U.S. soldiers killed in Baghdad 2008

The U.S. military continues to justify his detention on the basis of undisclosed intelligence that Jassam is a "a high security threat," said Maj.

Obama Caves to 'Scaredy-Cat Nation' 2009

The U.S. military continues to justify his detention on the basis of undisclosed intelligence that Jassam is a "a high security threat," said Maj.

Printing: Obama Caves to 'Scaredy-Cat Nation' 2009

I'll tell you a quick story, Captain Jassam (ph), a hero of the Iraqi army, an OPS officer that we trained, a very competent and credible guy, also lives in Sadr City, and he's a Shia.

CNN Transcript Jan 12, 2007 2007

And Captain Jassam (ph) spoke up, saying, hey, Sir, Sadr is a good guy.

CNN Transcript Jan 12, 2007 2007

It is not immediately known whether Jassam was ever told what evidence the U.S.

The Seattle Times 2010

The Iraqi Central Criminal Court ruled in December 2008 there was insufficient evidence to hold Jassam.

The Seattle Times 2010

Reuters has said it inquired about the evidence against Jassam, but was told it was classified.

The Seattle Times 2010