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German justices consider trying Rumsfeld
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| 1-28-05
Posted on 01/28/2005 3:39:10 PM PST by Indy Pendance
BERLIN, Jan. 28 (UPI) -- A German court spokesman said Friday no decision had been made on whether to prosecute U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld for the Abu Ghraib prisoner scandal.
The daily Tagesspiegel reported German justice authorities would not act on a criminal complaint filed by an international legal team in November against Rumsfeld and other U.S. senior officials because no German nationals were involved.
But a German court spokesman said: "We have yet to decide whether or not to pursue the charge."
Tagesspiegel said German law prevents federal Prosecutor Kay Nehm from taking legal action unless Germans were involved -- either as suspects or victims.
TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Germany; Government; News/Current Events; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: eurotrash; oldeurope; rumsfeld
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To: Indy Pendance
A German court spokesman said Friday no decision had been made on whether to prosecute U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld for the Abu Ghraib prisoner scandal. They put people on trial for scandals in Germany?
In that case shouldn't they be arresting Chancellor Gerhard?
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posted on
01/28/2005 3:47:15 PM PST
by
Harmless Teddy Bear
(Interdum feror cupidine partium magnarum europe vincendarum)
To: Mr Ramsbotham
To: longjack
I read that, notice the time of this story, and the previous one. Looks like someone told them to hold off.
To: marron
When will Sudanese leadership end up in a German court? Bushie needs to tell them to Fock Ofk.
To: Indy Pendance
So, I can go to my local court in the middle of the US and file all kinds of charges against German official, etc., huh!
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The German court would need some kind of legal theory/authority, and they have none---unless they want to charge that, by the US deposing Saddam Hussein, certain German beneficiaries suffered because the benefits from the UN's Oil for Food Swindle were drastically reduced.
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posted on
01/28/2005 3:47:45 PM PST
by
TomGuy
(America: Best friend or worst enemy. Choose wisely.)
To: Indy Pendance
Wir sollten die Kinder von Hitler Russisch sprechen lassen.
Maybe this is what should be said. Or something to that effect.
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posted on
01/28/2005 3:47:57 PM PST
by
YOUGOTIT
To: Indy Pendance
...But a German court spokesman said: "We have yet to decide whether or not to pursue the charge." ...
Oh by all means, pursue it. We love it when you people show your puny asses publicly.
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posted on
01/28/2005 3:48:47 PM PST
by
planekT
To: TomGuy
Germany bailed on the war in Iraq. It seems to me they have no leg to stand on with this.
To: Indy Pendance
Sorry to use the phrase, but it's "Bush's fault" for not signing on to the International Criminal Court. That'd make it so much easier for them to 'Declare War on the US'!!!
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posted on
01/28/2005 3:50:16 PM PST
by
digger48
To: TomGuy
We should probably feel sorry for the Germans and French who enjoy false Republics that are probably more oppressive than the Kaisers or the Sun King could ever be.
To: Indy Pendance
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posted on
01/28/2005 3:50:54 PM PST
by
TomGuy
(America: Best friend or worst enemy. Choose wisely.)
To: MattinNJ
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posted on
01/28/2005 3:51:23 PM PST
by
The Teen Conservative
(Taglines really get me worked up to write something in them for nothin', y'know?)
To: TomGuy
What's real interesting is, this story comes out on the anniversary of Auschwitz. Is it a coincidence? Or do the Germans have guilt complex?
To: Indy Pendance
Is this from the Onion or Scrappleface? LOL Next you'll tell me that Canada invaded Minnesota! The Florida National Guard could kick Germany's butt, and they have the nerve to play these stooopid games? Might be time for Normandy Redux.
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posted on
01/28/2005 3:52:55 PM PST
by
The Loan Arranger
(The modern definition of 'racist' is someone who is winning an argument with a liberal.)
To: Indy Pendance
Why don't we just settle this with a duel between a M1 Abrams and Leopard II?
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posted on
01/28/2005 3:53:44 PM PST
by
Dont_Tread_On_Me_888
(John Kerry--three fake Purple Hearts. George Bush--one real heart of gold.)
To: ElkGroveDan
They should consider the fact that Rumsfeld commands enough forces to make French the official language of Germany.*Chuckle* It'd serve the cowards right. And that's coming from someone who's German descent. We just had the brains to get out way long ago.
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posted on
01/28/2005 3:53:47 PM PST
by
Caipirabob
(Democrats.. Socialists..Commies..Traitors...Who can tell the difference?)
To: Indy Pendance
If I recall correctly, Germany wasn't part of the war in Iraq. They matter as much as Borneo throwing a fit.
To: Normal4me
Florida National Guard
You aren't dissing Floridians by saying this, are you? j/k
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posted on
01/28/2005 3:55:05 PM PST
by
The Teen Conservative
(Taglines really get me worked up to write something in them for nothin', y'know?)
To: ElkGroveDan
...enough forces to make French the official language of Germany... by lunchtime.
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posted on
01/28/2005 3:55:23 PM PST
by
DuncanWaring
(...and Freedom tastes of Reality)
To: Indy Pendance
I hope this opens the eyes of the DC criminals who make our laws. IF President Bush had joined the International Criminal Court, they could legally go after Rummy. Hopefully, those same DC idiots will think twice before signing us into another treaty!!
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posted on
01/28/2005 3:56:58 PM PST
by
NRA2BFree
(NO AMNESTY, NO UN, NO PC, NO WHINY @SS LIBERAL BETTERS, NO LIBERAL JUDGES!!)
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