Police fired CIA contractor charged in Afghan death

A CIA contractor, charged with fatally assaulting an Afghan prisoner, was fired from a police force after an assault 14 years ago and a series of run-ins with wives and neighbours, authorities and acquaintances said yesterday.

David Passaro, 38, has been accused of assault and assault with a dangerous weapon a torch following the death of Abdul Wali last June.

Mr Wali had gone to a US base in Afghanistan on his own accord that month and surrendered to authorities. They suspected him of participating in rocket attacks against the base.