11.   The couple had claimed they would face cruel treatment if convicted in the United States where sentencing for drug offenses is far higher than in the Netherlands.

12.   The couple had claimed their extradition would be illegal because they face cruel treatment if convicted in the United States.

13.   The human rights group said many detainees had reported cruel treatment, including long bouts of solitary confinement, heavy shackling and lack of exercise.

14.   The Rev. Jesse Jackson accused the U.S. government Friday of trying to intimidate his wife and other protesters on Vieques with excessive jail terms, fines and cruel treatment.

15.   The officers have been charged with torture and cruel treatment of a human being in the July death of Karol Sendrei.

16.   The owner of African Game Services, Riccardo Ghiazza, has apologized for the cruel treatment.

17.   The veterans are demanding compensation and a full apology from Japan for cruel treatment they suffered.

18.   The war crimes and crimes against humanity charges are based on allegations of murder, rape and cruel treatment of Bosnian Muslim prisoners.