Lockerbie bomber: Justice?

[Tadao]

I was watching the news this morning and I felt really sad for the people who lost loved ones in that plane bombing. I don't feel I have the right to talk shit about other countries the way the U.S. news channels are though. Fuck our opinion, it doesn't matter. If the Scotts want to change that law, they can.

What I don't understand is why the U.S. can't arrest him and put him on trial right now. He did after all murder Americans as well.

[stevetothepast]

Originally Posted by Tadao

What I don't understand is why the U.S. can't arrest him and put him on trial right now. He did after all murder Americans as well.

That's an interesting point, shouldn't any country be able to prosecute someone who kills one of their citizens?

Doesn't make sense to me, but then again, I really do not know much about differing countries legal systems.

[Dimnos]

Originally Posted by Tadao

What I don't understand is why the U.S. can't arrest him and put him on trial right now. He did after all murder Americans as well.

After reading up some, it appears that the original investigation and prosecution was a joint US & UK operation.