The Department of Justice, at the highest levels and in every communication, has made clear our unwavering position that, once the conviction was obtained, Megrahi should serve the entirety of his life sentence in Scotland and not be transferred or released to return to Libya before the conclusion of his sentence.
Eric Holder: “The Department of Justice, at the highest levels and in every communication, has made clear our unwavering position…”
On the recordSeptember 28, 2010
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Holder emphasized the U.S. stance on Megrahi serving his sentence in Scotland.
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