Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Washington

crimes against humanity

Can a citizen of the United S

tates Of America, bring up charges of ''Crimes Against Humanity'' towards the President Of The United States Of America?


Asked on 9/18/06, 9:16 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: crimes against humanity

No. A private citizen can't bring such charges against anyone. In fact, private citizens can't bring any kind of criminal charges at all. They can ask the government to do so on their behalf, but the decision whether to prosecute belongs to the government.

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Answered on 9/18/06, 2:14 pm


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