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Obama's plans for probing Bush torture

President Bush could pardon officials involved in brutal interrogations -- but he may also face a sweeping investigation under the new president.
By Mark Benjamin

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  • Thursday, November 13, 2008 07:54 AM

    International justice

    Bush's pardons cannot prevent prosecution by other nations. Justice for his victims is unlikely to come from the United States. But, they can be prosecuted by the governments of the victims, as well as by anyone under universal jurisdiction for war crimes.

    Yes, Americans will not likely be extradited to face justice in other countries, but international arrest warrants will at least keep the perpetrators confined to the US for life.

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