George Bush has deep pockets

Just struck by the parallel. Not that he looks like he wants to, but George Bush Jr, may someday be unable to travel outside the US for fear of prosecution under similar statutes elsewhere.

MIAMI - A federal appeals court reinstated a $54.6 million verdict against two retired Salvadoran generals accused of torture during the civil war in their home country two decades ago....

The victims.... sued under the 1991 Torture Victim Protection Act. The law allows U.S. courts to assess damages against perpetrators of human rights abuses committed abroad.