FBI ID’s Benghazi suspects - but no arrests yet

[DonViejo]

Source: AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say they have identified five men they believe might be behind the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year. The officials say they have enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists — but not enough proof to try them in a U.S. civilian court as the Obama administration prefers.

So the officials say the men remain at large while the FBI gathers more evidence. The decision not to seize the men militarily underscores the White House’s aim to move away from hunting terrorists as enemy combatants and toward trying them as criminals in a civilian justice system.

The officials spoke only on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss sensitive briefings publicly.

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Read more: http://www.salon.com/2013/05/21/fbi_ids_benghazi_suspects___but_no_arrests_yet/

[sinkingfeeling]

1. I'm sure the GOP is applauding.

[truthisfreedom]

2. The only reason to announce this is to get the suspects to take some revealing action.

"We know who you are."

[cui bono]

3. Damn. Hoping it was suspects for altered emails. n/t

[geek tragedy]

4. Which means drones instead of arrests

enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists — but not enough proof to try them in a U.S. civilian court

[DCBob]

6. "seizing" == "drones"??

[geek tragedy]

8. Remember how bin Laden was 'captured?'

These guys fit into the sweet spot for drones--can't try them, but can blast them.

[DCBob]

10. I dont think they had any expection of capturing OBL alive.

[geek tragedy]

11. I'd be willing to bet if they get these guys lined up for a

drone strike they'll have similar intentions.

[DCBob]

12. if they are in a place the military has decent access I think they will try to take them alive

Wouldnt it be great to find out they really were pissed off by the video!

[alp227]

7. And expect Rand Paul and company to shake their fists about DRONING

the Benghazi suspects!

[geek tragedy]

9. Unless they're seen leaving a liquor store. nt

[onehandle]

5. Probably Libya's version of teabaggers. nt

[Sunlei]

13. didn't the new Libya gov say they arrested the 7 or 8 'attackers/arsonists' the first week?