Agent accused of prisoner abuse has violence history

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

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

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