A senior lawyer for the American government has told the Court of Appeal in London that kidnapping foreign citizens is permissible under American law because the US Supreme Court has sanctioned it. Full Story »
Posted by Melva Hackney
The story ignores the courtroom practicalities of this case and presents a piece of information somewhat out of context. Given the current climate, it's easy to jump to the conclusion that the US is asserting this right. The attorney in this case is simply presenting the US position based on legal precedent.
