Chile Court Strips Pinochet of Immunity (link)I thought the whole idea of presidential immunity was....that it was so a president couldn't be prosecuted...but I'm not above making an acception to the rule in the case of a murderous, corrupt bastard (and I used nice words) like Pinochet.
By FEDERICO QUILODRAN, Associated Press Writer
SANTIAGO, Chile - A Chilean appeals court stripped Gen. Augusto Pinochet of immunity from prosecution Tuesday in a tax evasion case stemming from multimillion-dollar bank accounts the former dictator held in the United States.
The 21-4 vote to strip Pinochet of the legal immunity he enjoys as former president adds to the legal troubles of the 89-year-old general, who also faces court battles in lawsuits arising from human rights violations blamed on his 1973-1990 dictatorship.
The U.S. Senate committee report has prompted a judicial probe into the source of Pinochet's wealth. Several Pinochet spokesmen and associates have said the money is legal and the result of savings, donations and good investments.Riiiiiight. Posted by Kyer at June 7, 2005 10:48 PM