Former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet has once again been stripped of immunity from prosecution, allowing another chance for him to stand trial for the deaths and torture that occurred under his regime from 1973-90. Though his opponents are encouraged by the additional chance to bring him to justice, many fear that he will again be judged not fit for trial due to illness and/or dementia. (BBC)
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Pinochet again stripped of immunity
Former Chilean dictator General Augusto Pinochet has once again been stripped of immunity from prosecution, allowing another chance for him to stand trial for the deaths and torture that occurred under his regime from 1973-90. Though his opponents are encouraged by the additional chance to bring him to justice, many fear that he will again be judged not fit for trial due to illness and/or dementia. (BBC)
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