1.30.2004

Where is Ashcroft when you need him?

"WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (Reuters) — A federal judge on Wednesday granted bail to Asher Karni, 50, an Israeli citizen accused by the United States government of conspiring to send 200 American-made nuclear weapons detonators to Pakistan, dealing a setback to prosecutors who argued he might try to flee.
Judge Thomas Hogan said Mr. Karni must remain in home detention at the Hebrew Sheltering Home in nearby Silver Spring, Md., and wear a monitoring device.
In addition to the $75,000 bond posted on his behalf by another individual, Mr. Karni also must commit $100,000 of his own money, he said."


200 nuclear detonators? Shit, people are at Gitmo for thinking bad thoughts, and he's out on bail?