HatesSociopaths
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Have a look at this case: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20023980-504083.html
The guy was convicted in Australia and then ...
"Last year Watson pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Australia and served 18 months in a Queensland state prison for not doing enough to save his wife during a scuba dive on Australia's Great Barrier Reef in 2003.
Alabama Attorney General Troy King believes the newlywed's death was premeditated, claiming that Watson, an accomplished diver, formulated a plan in Alabama to kill his wife on their honeymoon, which gives the state jurisdiction over her death. King also said there are no international standards on double jeopardy that prevent Alabama from charging Watson a second time in the case."
Thanks. Wth is going on with Australian law where a guy who murders his wife can plead guilty to manslaughter and only have to serve a year and a half in jail?
He is currently awaiting trial in Feb, has been walking around with ankle bracelet in Alabama since Nov it sounds like. Hope justice is served.
MOO.