U.S. Marine formally charged with murder

[bigmarco]

Correct Marco. Thats why I`ll watch this case closely.
I just hope that the U.S don't feel they have too much invested interest here in the R.P to simply hand this young Marine over to the mob..
Somehow,I doubt very much that they will.

I'm sure the US like we do before we extradite anyone are entitled to assurances regarding his fair trial and his treatment before and after any subsequent conviction. After all he's not been proved guilty yet.

[fred]

I'm sure the US like we do before we extradite anyone are entitled to assurances regarding his fair trial and his treatment before and after any subsequent conviction. After all he's not been proved guilty yet.

The only thing that "entitles" this marine to fair treatment and a fair trial here is the U.S /Philippines visiting forces agreement.
All other foreigners are at the mercy of Filipino justice with almost no assistance from their Embassy/Consul.

[Michael Parnham]

The only thing that "entitles" this marine to fair treatment and a fair trial here is the U.S /Philippines visiting forces agreement.
All other foreigners are at the mercy of Filipino justice with almost no assistance from their Embassy/Consul.

You have a good point there Fred!

[Terpe]

You have a good point there Fred!

Yes, and sadly all too true