Skip to comments.
Holder may file charges
Politico ^
| 4/13/09
| NIA-MALIKA HENDERSON
Posted on 04/13/2009 6:30:25 AM PDT by anniegetyourgun
The Justice Department could bring charges against a Somali pirate captured in a hostage standoff in the high seas...
A spokesman said that prosecutors are reviewing "evidence and things" according to the Associated Press. By law, prosecutors do have authority to bring charges when a crime is committed against a U.S. citizen or vessel.
President Obama said that "we must continue to work with our partners to prevent future attacks, be prepared to interdict acts of piracy and ensure that those who committ acts of piracy are held accountable for their crimes."
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; Government
KEYWORDS: agenda; bho44; bhodoj; holder; maritime; obama; pirates; somali; somalia; somaliapirates; somalipirates
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20, 21-40, 41-59 next last
To: Ann Archy
Kind of brings to mind the Disney ride...
21
posted on
04/13/2009 6:48:37 AM PDT
by
MrB
(Go Galt now, Bowman later)
To: anniegetyourgun
Connect his ‘nads to a high-powered electric cable, then “charge” him.
22
posted on
04/13/2009 6:57:44 AM PDT
by
ScottinVA
(Meanwhile, the sheeple graze mindlessly while awaiting slaughter at Hope and Change Ranch)
To: MrB
Holder-Clinton’s porch negro!
To: MrB
I am reminded of Gomer Pyle yelling “Citizens arreeest!”
24
posted on
04/13/2009 6:58:53 AM PDT
by
Never on my watch
(True diplomacy is a well-placed bullet.)
To: ScottinVA
Put a live lobster down his trousers,
Shave his belly with a rusty razor,
Drop him in the bilge and make him drink it, and
Keel-Haul ‘im!
25
posted on
04/13/2009 6:59:39 AM PDT
by
ScottinVA
(Meanwhile, the sheeple graze mindlessly while awaiting slaughter at Hope and Change Ranch)
To: ButThreeLeftsDo
Oh oh. did they read the Pirate his Miranda rights? In Somali? Did they secure the evidence according to US legal standards? Yeah. Lets get the lawyers involved in this. That will work....
/sarc
26
posted on
04/13/2009 7:00:15 AM PDT
by
Kozak
(USA 7/4/1776 to 1/20/2009 Requiescat In Pace)
To: thefactor
it’s always good to have evidence and things when deciding to file charges or not.But if this would require actually presenting this "evidence" in open court, they'll spank this lad and send him back to Momma.
27
posted on
04/13/2009 7:00:33 AM PDT
by
Glenn
(Free Venezuela!)
To: anniegetyourgun
Or he’ll get a jacoby that claims the pirate was only doing the work that other pirates wouldn’t...And therefore shouldn’t be held accountable.
28
posted on
04/13/2009 7:00:34 AM PDT
by
Osage Orange
(Our constitution protects aliens, drunks and U.S. Senators. -Will Rogers)
To: norwaypinesavage
Heavy chain, short plank, long walk...
29
posted on
04/13/2009 7:03:42 AM PDT
by
ltc8k6
To: anniegetyourgun
Evidence and things? What a joke.
30
posted on
04/13/2009 7:08:45 AM PDT
by
blam
To: anniegetyourgun
I thought the International Law of the Sea has policies to deal with piracy on the high seas...
31
posted on
04/13/2009 7:11:13 AM PDT
by
camle
(keep an open mind and someone will fill it full of something for you)
To: anniegetyourgun
Well he probably will send this lad to a regular prison. Most jailbirds would consider it rather cool to hobnob with a real pirate.
32
posted on
04/13/2009 7:14:44 AM PDT
by
HiTech RedNeck
(Beat a better path, and the world will build a mousetrap at your door.)
To: anniegetyourgun
I’d wager that Holder next brings charges against the SEALS for denying the killed pirates their Constitutional rights. Look for more Hadithas.
To: norwaypinesavage
The seagoing approximate equivalent of waterboarding is called ‘keelhauling’.
34
posted on
04/13/2009 7:21:49 AM PDT
by
SAJ
To: anniegetyourgun
Just give him this nice parting gift and let him swim home.
To: anniegetyourgun
Yeah, that's it. File charges.
Never mind the silly question of jurisdiction and all that nonsense.
What a carload of clowns.
36
posted on
04/13/2009 7:22:39 AM PDT
by
TChris
(There is no freedom without the possibility of failure.)
To: SAJ
Where is Jack Ruby when you need him?
37
posted on
04/13/2009 7:24:01 AM PDT
by
EQAndyBuzz
(Bow down to me. I am TOTUS.)
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach; Grampa Dave; PhilDragoo; SierraWasp
Oh My Gawd. Can you imagine the fear that has been struck into the heart of the islamo-fascist groups around the world.
HOLDER TO FILE CHARGES.
GONNA THROW THE BOOK AT 'EM.
THAT'LL TEACH 'EM.
Get yer popcorn ready ready for non-stop, 24/7, wall to wall OJ style Courtroom TV coverage with Greta and Whorealdo dueling away for the sound bite of the day.
38
posted on
04/13/2009 7:39:39 AM PDT
by
BOBTHENAILER
(my tagline is over-stimulated)
To: blam
Evidence and things? What a joke.They are going to bankrupt the pirate with court costs and lawyers fees.
That will teach him.
39
posted on
04/13/2009 7:50:18 AM PDT
by
TYVets
To: BOBTHENAILER
For the lawyers representing the pirates, this is better than winning the biggest lottery ever.
They will get paid by us for decades to represent the scum.
40
posted on
04/13/2009 7:52:20 AM PDT
by
Grampa Dave
(Does 0B0Z0 have any friends, who are not criminals, foreign/domestic terrorists, or tax cheats?)
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20, 21-40, 41-59 next last
Disclaimer:
Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual
posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its
management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the
exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson