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Monday Night News and Open Thread

By Jeralyn

The Iman who pleaded guilty to lying to authorities about Najibullah Zazi has self-deported, as required by his plea agreement. He's headed to Saudi Arabia. His attorney says:

"Imam Afzali is did his best to assist authorities when they asked for his help," said Kuby, who claimed Afzali was the victim of a turf war between the New York Police Department and FBI over the terrorism investigation.

"For his part, he leaves the United States with great sadness and no bitterness," Kuby said. "The United States is the only home that he knows; this country remains home to his parents, his children, and his brothers."

The Swiss now won't say when a decision in Roman Polanski's case is due. Yesterday, news reports had a Swiss official saying it was imminent. The officials also note he can appeal an adverse decision.

Joran Van der Sloot will undergo psychological testing tomorrow to assist the Judge in determining his mental state at the time of the alleged murder of Stephany Flores.

Tourism is down in Arizona. The boycott is having an effect. The Governor plans to infuse a bunch of cash into the state's tourism pr budget, as if that will help. One item being proposed:: "A printed and digital SB1070 fact sheet be developed to clarify facts and misconceptions." Unless they want to print up mea culpas with announcement the law is being repealed, they may as well save their money.

One more immigration note: A candidate for the AZ Utilities Commission is pledging to cut off service and power to the undocumented if elected. Maybe Arizona should just secede from the nation.

This is an open thread, all topics welcome.

Full post as published by TalkLeft on July 05, 2010 (boomark / email).