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In reply to the discussion: Indian official: Diplomat's arrest in NYC barbaric [View all]smitra
(290 posts)The US is no stranger to using diplomatic immunity to cover up crimes committed by those on its payroll.
Here: http://dissenter.firedoglake.com/2013/12/18/diplomatic-abuse-of-servants-not-just-for-indians/
"Earlier this year in Kenya, an American diplomat who police say was speeding crossed the center line in his SUV and rammed into a full mini-bus, killing a father of three whose widow is six months pregnant. The embassy then rushed the American and his family out of Kenya the next day, leaving the crash victims with no financial assistance to pay for a funeral and for hospital bills for the eight or so others who were seriously injured.
It is difficult for me to handle this matter because my kids need to go to school. They need everything, basic needs, the widow said. And we have no place to stay because we have to pay the rent. We have no money.
Even if my kids are sick I have no money to take them to hospital.
The U.S. embassy commented The embassy is fully cooperating with the Kenyan authorities as they investigate the accident and work to aid the victims.
NOTE: The embassy rushed the American and his family out of Kenya the next day - presumably using diplomatic immunity as an excuse. Now, some hush money will be paid.
What works for Americans works for others as well... do not take refuge behind American exceptionalism.