Pakistan Shootout - Update Davis Released!

[woodandsteel]

It is going to get worse for Raymond Davis.

The press is outing him as a spy.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110222/...ained_american

..according to former and current U.S. officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to talk publicly about the incident.

Those who are leaking this info should be locked up and charged with treason.

A U.S. official said Davis is being held at a jail on the outskirts of Lahore where there are serious doubts about whether the Pakistanis can truly protect him. The official said the Pakistanis have expressed similar concerns to the U.S.

I wonder if the Pakistan Government would protest too much if we performed a rescue mission.

[500grains]

I did not see details on the news on this particular point - did he have a chance to leave the scene and go straight to the US embassy? In other words, did he choose to stay at the scene waiting for police as would be SOP in a civilized country, or was he effectively trapped by a crowd right from the beginning?

[RWK]

The press is outing him as a spy.

The press reporting what the Pakis already know is "outing" him...?

[500grains]

What exactly would the US criminal investigation involve? A crime, if any, took place outside our jurisdiction right?

There is probably a fed law against government employees killing people or committing other crimes outside the US if such action would have been a crime if committed within the US [in DC?]. Otherwise the State Dept. diplomatic corps could go about robbing banks in foreign countries or whatever and get away with it.

[woodandsteel]

The press reporting what the Pakis already know is "outing" him...?

We can all assume what his position over there was. But, when there are people who are current and former "Government Officials" confirming his employment, and talking to the press, I consider it as "outing him".

Maybe the blame should just lie with the current government employees who talked to the reporters. But, even the AP reported that they knew what Davis was doing in Pakistan, but agreed not to disclose anything until the matter was settled.

This will make it harder for the Pakistani Government to release Davis, IMO.

Maybe I am wrong to blame the press. But, there should be an investigation into who talked and why.

[500grains]

Isn't this outing a much bigger deal than the Joe Wilson outing? The dude is in jail in a relatively hostile country.

[mr_smiles]

It is going to get worse for Raymond Davis.

The press is outing him as a spy.

Not sure I'd call the guy a spy, a big white guy with a plaid shirt in Pakistan stands out like a black guy in the north pole.

He was working security not committing acts of espionage while working as a rocket scientist in some government office, big difference.

But because he'll be seen as a spy by press here at home and abroad he'll be treated harshly, people just don't like spies. And it's a shitty situation.

[woodandsteel]

Not sure I'd call the guy a spy, a big white guy with a plaid shirt in Pakistan stands out like a black guy in the north pole.

He was working security not committing acts of espionage while working as a rocket scientist in some government office, big difference.

But because he'll be seen as a spy by press here at home and abroad he'll be treated harshly, people just don't like spies. And it's a shitty situation.

You are correct. I was talking about the article. And to be fair, the article doesn't accuse him of that, only the protestors do. The article just talks about his possible connection to the CIA.

I need to take a breath next time I post an article about this incident. This whole thing has me a little pissed off. I just wish I was more confident that the U.S. was doing all it could to ensure the safe return of Davis.

[Joe Mamma]

I did not see details on the news on this particular point - did he have a chance to leave the scene and go straight to the US embassy? In other words, did he choose to stay at the scene waiting for police as would be SOP in a civilized country, or was he effectively trapped by a crowd right from the beginning?

The reports say that he shot the 2 guys dead, then took some pictures of their bodies. He called for some "backup" and they tried to get to him, but ended up running over and killing a third guy. The backup never made it to the shooter.

Then, the shooter tried to drive off but he couldn't get his car through the crowd that had gathered for this incident. That's how he got caught.

If this guy doesn't get released from jail soon, I'm going to be very pissed. I can understand the U.S. being patient and letting the Pakistanis keep their diginity. But they should be told that he's going to be leaving, and they can do this the easy way or the hard way.

I'm sure there are a lot of Americans that would volunteer to get him out the hard way.

Joe Mamma

[TOrrock]

Davis is out!

After all the bullshit, it all comes down to the bakseesh.

Raymond Davis released!