[bvw]

Shall I add deceptive testimony and withholding of evidence -- that such might have gimped Lazio's due process. If not in some instances backroom sticks and carrots to the Judges themselves? You're dealing with criminals -- Reno et al -- and must follow the case in that light.

[Tickle Me Pank]

There's not one ruling that was legally suspect, bvw, so I'd discount the backroom allegations.

I'd rather not have a precedent set where a 6 year-old child can request asylum against their parents'(s') apparent wishes, or that custody can be established by a family court not of the child's native country.

JMG had ample opportunity to request asylum in public - if he gave the lad up due to coercion, I hope he roasts in hell, but he had his chance. To those who would counter with'but, they had his relatives hostage back in Cuba!', I would respond, 'Bravo Sierra! Every Cuban who rafts to these shores has relatives back home."