Pirates Brought to the U.S. for Prosecution Might Seek Asylum

During the first half of 2011, piracy attacks in the Indian Ocean increased by 36%.  But prosecution of captured pirates remains relatively rare.  In fact, four-fifths of captured pirates are released without further ado. A recent incident is proving an exception to the rule.  A group of Somali pirates was captured last February after they murdered four American … Read more