US agrees to UK demands, won’t seek death penalty for two Islamic State jihadis suspected of beheading hostages

Once again, much greater solicitude for the perpetrators than for the victims. “US won’t seek death penalty against pair of IS militants,” by Eric Tucker, Associated Press, August 19, 2020: WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has notified the British government that it will not pursue the death penalty against two Islamic State militants suspected … Continue reading US agrees to UK demands, won’t seek death penalty for two Islamic State jihadis suspected of beheading hostages