New figures reveal the United States has become a haven for accused war criminals from around the world. According to the Department of Homeland Security, more than 1,000 people accused of crimes including rape, killings, torture and genocide abroad are living in the U.S. Democratic Senator Richard Durbin of Illinois says torture is currently the only serious human rights violation committed abroad that can lead to prosecution of a non-American national on U.S. soil. Durbin is leading a congressional effort to add more offenses under the law.
Over 1,000 Alleged War Criminals Living in U.S.
HeadlineNov 16, 2007