Marks from beatings criss-crossed his back, and deep pocks, apparently from electric shock burns, were gouged in his skin. |
But there's a major difference between believing in demonic possession and using torture and beatings to exorcize children. |
And so began a horrendous sequence of interrogation and beatings lasting at least six hours. |
After the war he was invalided out of the Army because of back injuries suffered through beatings by German soldiers. |
Ministry of Interior officials were responsible for most incidents of abuse of prisoners, including beatings, whippings, and sleep deprivation. |
They are unable to see the difference between a good old fashioned cuff on the ear and serial beatings. |