Mexico's former president can't be charged in killings, court rules

[struggle4progress]

BY SUSANA HAYWARD
Knight Ridder Newspapers

MEXICO CITY - (KRT) - Mexico's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that former President Luis Echeverria can't be charged with genocide in connection with the killings of dozens of students in 1971, marking a setback for a federal probe into "dirty-war" crimes against government opponents 30 years ago.

The five-member court upheld by a 4-1 vote a lower court's decision to dismiss charges against Echeverria, 83, and 10 other government officials because Mexico's 30-year limit for prosecution had expired. <snip>

Prosecutors say that, in June 1971, Echeverria ordered a paramilitary group called the Falcons to attack a protest, resulting in the deaths of up to 40 students in what's called the "Corpus Christi massacre." <snip>

http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/news/world/10974558.htm

[Mich Otter]

1. George Dumb?Yeah! Bush won't face charges for his crimes either..

it's a shame that we don't get honest government; never have, never will.

[Massacure]

2. The guy is 83 years old. He wouldn't get much prison time anyways.

It still pisses the bloody hell out of me to see him get a free walk though.