
John Kiriakou
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John Kiriakou is a former CIA officer and whistleblower who gained notoriety for his revelations about the agency's use of torture following the September 11 attacks. After a decade-long career with the CIA, Kiriakou became the first agency officer to publicly confirm the use of waterboarding and other harsh interrogation techniques. His disclosures brought significant attention to the ethical implications of such practices and sparked a broader national conversation on human rights and national security.