Allawi "sends a message" to police about how to handle insurgents

Saddam-sans-moustache is alleged to have summarily executed 6 prisoners in a police station days before the "handover":

One of the witnesses claimed that before killing the prisoners Dr Allawi had told those around him that he wanted to send a clear message to the police on how to deal with insurgents.

“The prisoners were against the wall and we were standing in the courtyard when the Interior Minister said that he would like to kill them all on the spot. Allawi said that they deserved worse than death – but then he pulled the pistol from his belt and started shooting them.”

UPDATE: Atrios has a post on this story with other links, and a list of reasons why this story is very important. So far the story is not being picked up in the U.S. press; Atrios's discussion provides a basis for some solid talking points should you choose to pressure them to do so.