BBC: Italians 'cannot try US soldier'

[Taverner]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7061731.stm


Nicola Calipari's death was mourned across Italy
An Italian court has thrown out a case against a US soldier charged over the killing of an Italian intelligence agent in Iraq in March 2005.

The court ruled that Italy had no jurisdiction in the case against Mario Lozano, who was on trial in absentia.

The agent, Nicola Calipari, was shot dead on his way to Baghdad airport after securing the release of a kidnapped Italian reporter...

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Reacting to the judge's decision Ms Sgrena told reporters outside the court: "We've given up trying to find the truth about what happened to Nicola Calipari. The arrogance of America, which never wanted this trial, has won."

[MADem]

1. The court is correct. It's unfortunate, but they have no jurisdiction.

Perhaps the family, if they change their minds and decide to move forward, can seek redress in a US court. Or even an Iraqi court--but that's problematic, because the Iraqi SOFA has a number of built-in protections for forces.

[Taverner]

2. Very unfortunate. The hit (and it was a hit) on Nicola was issued by Cheney.

[MADem]

3. No, a low ranking soldier got nervous and shot the guy. Poor training, not Cheney, killed Nicola.NT

[Taverner]

4. I don't believe that for a minute

It was payback for pulling out of Iraq and "negotiating with terrorists"

[MADem]

6. Well, I do. We'll have to differ on this one. NT

[WGS]

5. Now

how do you know that? You can't just throw out an outrageous claim and expect everyone to buy it.