By Ben Bailey
President Barack Obama led the US in voicing condemnation over the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi.
Mr Obama said the decision by the Scottish Government was a "mistake" and called on Libya to immediately place Megrahi under house arrest in his home country.
His comments reflected the anger held by many American families who lost loved ones in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Of the 270 victims of the terrorist attack, 189 were from the US.
The release of the man convicted over the atrocity yesterday was met by disbelief by some in America.
Many could not understand how the Scottish justice system could show compassion for Megrahi, freeing him to live out the remaining weeks of his life in his homeland.
Susan Cohen, of New Jersey, who lost her 20-year-old daughter, Theodora, in the bombing, said: "I think it's appalling, disgusting and so sickening I can hardly find words to describe it."
Likewise Kara Weipz, also of New Jersey found it difficult to contain her anger. Her 20-year-old brother Richard Monetti was among the American victims.
"I don't understand how the Scots can show compassion. It is an utter insult and utterly disgusting," Ms Weipz said.
Cable news channels showed footage of Megrahi's homecoming in Libya, complete with cheering crowds, in a move that further angered those who lost loved ones.
Criticism of the Scottish decision came from the highest level. Read more ...
President Barack Obama led the US in voicing condemnation over the release of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi.
Mr Obama said the decision by the Scottish Government was a "mistake" and called on Libya to immediately place Megrahi under house arrest in his home country.
His comments reflected the anger held by many American families who lost loved ones in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. Of the 270 victims of the terrorist attack, 189 were from the US.
The release of the man convicted over the atrocity yesterday was met by disbelief by some in America.
Many could not understand how the Scottish justice system could show compassion for Megrahi, freeing him to live out the remaining weeks of his life in his homeland.
Susan Cohen, of New Jersey, who lost her 20-year-old daughter, Theodora, in the bombing, said: "I think it's appalling, disgusting and so sickening I can hardly find words to describe it."
Likewise Kara Weipz, also of New Jersey found it difficult to contain her anger. Her 20-year-old brother Richard Monetti was among the American victims.
"I don't understand how the Scots can show compassion. It is an utter insult and utterly disgusting," Ms Weipz said.
Cable news channels showed footage of Megrahi's homecoming in Libya, complete with cheering crowds, in a move that further angered those who lost loved ones.
Criticism of the Scottish decision came from the highest level. Read more ...
Source: The Evening Standard
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