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Anyone can edit this article, but it's also possible no one will. Statements like 'five weeks after' are obsolete almost as soon as they are written. We can add and change cited statements and should. The latest news is here [1] and says: "THE grieving sister of one of the Lockerbie bomber's victims last night vowed to confront the freed killer - and FORGIVE him. But lawyer Lisa Gibson is locked in a desperate race against time as Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi lies close to dying of prostate cancer" so if anyone wants to add the current situation, that would be appropriate. I may add it if I have time. Dougweller ( talk) 20:58, 3 May 2010 (UTC)
Why exactly does the first sentence say, "Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi (Arabic: عبد الباسط محمد علي المقرحي, `Abd al-Bāsaṭ Muḥammad ʿAlī al-Maqraḥī; born 1 April 1952) is an alleged former Libyan intelligence officer, head of security for Libyan Arab Airlines, and director of the Centre for Strategic Studies in Tripoli, Libya." As far as I know none of that's alleged. And, even if it is, should it mention that he's a convicted mass murder/terrorist at the start? I mean that's what he's notable for, not being a former intelligence officer or the head of Libyan Arab Airlines. Yes I know this Wikipedia and I can edit things and everything but I'd like to know why the article is written that way and if there's an actual reason for it. I'm not trying to start an argument about his guilt or innocence but I really think that, as he was convicted and has never been pardoned, it should be written differently. ViewTinge ( talk) 11:13, 23 July 2010 (UTC)
Perhaps, but he's been convicted and never pardoned so he's not alleged. If he had never been convicted then he would be alleged but since he's convicted he can't be alleged. However much doubt there may be about his innocence, it's factually inaccurate to say that he's alleged. I mean sure, there's doubt, but that doesn't erase the fact that he was convicted. Also, I was wondering why the most important part about him isn't mentioned until the second sentence. It just isn't as important that he's allegedly a "former Libyan intelligence officer, head of security for Libyan Arab Airlines, and director of the Centre for Strategic Studies." He may be he may not be but shouldn't it be mentioned at the beginning what he's been convicted of? He would probably still be marginally notable of he hadn't been convicted of what he was convicted of but I don't really think the mentioned things are more important and deserve to be in the very beginning. Again, not trying to rehash on his innocence or guilt, simply wanting to discuss the formatting of the opening lines. ViewTinge ( talk) 11:49, 23 July 2010 (UTC)
I've twice reverted an editor for adding a supposed quote identically made by MacAskill and Salmond. He's reworded that slightly but still includes the phrase "luxury villa" and now 'boosted', which I don't think are backed up by the sources. He won't use online sources unfortunately, which makes this trickier. Offline sources are valid, but it's odd that a search for luxury villa or boosted life expectancy in Google News turns up nothing. We need to keep our phrasing closer to our sources. Dougweller ( talk) 19:51, 23 July 2010 (UTC)
I'd like to create a new article on Al Megrahi's release. There is a great deal of information available on this in the media at the moment, due to Al Megrahi living 8 months longer than the prognosis of 3 months which led to his release on compassionate grounds. This is a controversial topic, so I would like to know the community's opinion before I go ahead with it. Thank-you -- tb240904 Talk Contribs 17:24, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
I don't think the article belongs in both these categories and the sub-category, but the anonymous IP from Colorado cares about adding them enough to edit-war, and I don't at present. Any other opinions? -- John ( talk) 04:50, 27 July 2010 (UTC)
Why is his "Anglicised" name Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi when the Arabic transliterates as `Abd al-Bāsaṭ Muḥammad ʿAlī al-Maqraḥī? In other words, how come the "Ali" and "Mohmed" get switched around? 143.252.80.100 ( talk) 08:44, 14 August 2010 (UTC)
This is also being discussed on a user's talk page, but I think it belongs here. My comments were: Having read that the villa had to be upgraded to have mod cons, I do wonder how 'luxurious' it was before. And not to mention his house arrest, while saying he's living in luxurious surroundings -- that's clearly wrong. It should be clear that although this man is living with his family in decent surroundings (I was about to right 'in comfort' but that wouldn't be correct unless he's pain-free, even then it's pov), he isn't free. See one of the sources, [2] which says "According to the terms of his release from Scotland, Megrahi is not allowed to leave his family’s home in the New Damascus suburb of west Tripoli. The house has been converted to include all mod cons, and is under 24-hour guard by the Libyan authorities." I can't find any source that says Gadaffi built his house, by the way. And the upgrade comment certainly makes it highly unlikely that both that statement is correct and the statement that the house was built shortly before his arrival back in Libya.
NPOV means that we have to be careful about how we are influencing readers' perceptions. Harping on 'luxury' whlie ignoring 'house arrest' is doing just that. And that's beside the fact that we know newspapers aren't exactly accurate all the time and many are giving this their own spin. I'm not denying that he comes from a prosperous background, don't get me wrong, it's the way we approach this that is the issue.
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Luxury is a subjective term everybody seems keen to use. However, the Scottish Daily Mail says he lives in a three-bedroom house with other sources saying there's up to seven people living there (all relatives and presumably no live-in servants or carers). Guests have to stay in a tent in his garden. These are objective quantifiable matters we maybe should include, but nobody seems to be putting in these details, perhaps they don't fit in necessarily with most people's idea of "luxury". Zagubov ( talk) 18:56, 16 August 2010 (UTC)
IP editor: The reference you are supplying is an example of a paper which you claim is "still erroneously stating..." something. I have no opinion on whether your claim is true or not, but I can not validate your claim with that source. You need to supply a source which makes the claim that some papers are still erroneously stating something. Otherwise the claim is original research. Thanks, Celestra ( talk) 22:37, 1 September 2010 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: Move. Jafeluv ( talk) 08:48, 16 November 2010 (UTC)
Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi → Abdelbaset al-Megrahi — Relisted. Vegaswikian ( talk) 02:51, 8 November 2010 (UTC) The "Mohmed" bit isn't needed in the title, neither is the "Ali" since he's almost always referred to, by my choice of new title. The order of the "Mohmed" and "Ali" remains suspect as well. "Megrahi" on it's own is correctly used to refer to him, in the article and "al-Megrahi" would be more accurate when dealing with a whole name in the title. It's just been stuck like this due to it being protected, the current title is really clumsy. John Cengiz talk 03:17, 1 November 2010 (UTC)
The introduction contains an irrelevant rambling quote and needs trimming.
The opening paragraphs should be succinct relevant details about the man, not what doctors that never met him (or even met anyone else who had ever met him) said about what other doctors said about him.
If anyone can demonstrate relevance, then they’re welcome to find somewhere else in the article it might belong, but these guys are 3000 miles away and over a year late with their wisdom to deserve a quote in an opening paragraph.
Also the three months prognosis is well out of date, it was always a median survival and never an upper limit Zagubov ( talk) 23:05, 1 November 2010 (UTC)
Does anyone else think that this article gives the (mistaken) impression that Scotland behaved reprehensibly throughout the release while the UK and the US were hapless horrified innocent bystanders and /or victims?
Now that Wikileaks seems to substantiate pretty much most (maybe even all) of what the Scottish government claimed, while undermining many of its critics both in the UK and the US, do we agree that at least sections 7, 8 and 9 need a substantial rewrite (as we all care about restoring neutrality in this article)?
Should we go to the NPOV forum before thinking of changing it ourselves? All options are open- happy to discuss! Zagubov ( talk) 23:35, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
Why is there no section on this? We've got Gareth Pierce's article in external links but not used in the article, and it was mentioned in the Independent this month [3], by Alexander Cockburn last year [4]. Dougweller ( talk) 10:00, 26 February 2011 (UTC)
What about Mebo AG engineer Ulrich Lumpert's affidavit in which he confessed to having himself stolen the key piece of evidence used against al-Megraphi?
Former Mebo employee, Ulrich Lumpert, confirmed that as an electronics engineer he had produced all of the firm's MST-13 timers. Lumpert agreed that the fragments shown to him in court "could be" from that timer and was asked to confirm his signature on a letter concerning a technical fault with the prototype MST-13 timer. The trial was then adjourned until 12 July 2000.
On 18 July 2007 Lumpert admitted he had lied at the trial.[12] In a sworn affidavit before a Zurich notary, Lumpert stated that he had stolen a prototype MST-13 timer PC-board from Mebo and gave it without permission on 22 June 1989, to "an official person investigating the Lockerbie case".[13] Dr Hans Köchler, UN observer at the Lockerbie trial, who was sent a copy of Lumpert's affidavit, said: "The Scottish authorities are now obliged to investigate this situation. Not only has Mr Lumpert admitted to stealing a sample of the timer, but to the fact he gave it to an official and then lied in court".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_Am_Flight_103_bombing_trial
From his affidavit:
http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?menu=c10400&no=385213&rel_no=1
William Blum quotes several legal experts about the verdict:
The problems described by these and other legal experts; Lumpert's affidavit; the Scottish police officer's sworn, corroborating testimony that the fingernail-sized key piece of evidence allegedly found in Lockerbie woods two years after the event was planted; the political circumstances of the case; and even the fact that Britain did its best to find a way to release al-Megrahi on "compassionate grounds" point to a politically motivated conviction. The article, minimally, has to better reflect these well-established problems and uncertainties. History teaches ( talk) 07:34, 26 March 2011 (UTC)
The Times (London), Magnus Linklater, Marcello Mega - May 17 2011 12:33AM:
Plans by the former Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill to make public files relating to the Lockerbie bombing were welcomed yesterday by lawyers who believe they will prove that Abdul Baset Ali al-Megrahi was wrongly convicted.
At the same time, however, Crown Office officials are gathering evidence from Libyan ministers who have abandoned Colonel Gaddafi, and who will argue that he ordered the bombing.
Ever since the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission referred the case back for a second appeal in 2007, doubts have centred on two pieces of evidence: the tiny fragment of circuit board linked to a timer device used for explosives, and the testimony given by the Maltese shopkeeper, Tony Gauci, who claims to have identified al-Megrahi. Four of the six grounds cited by the Commission as reasons for re-opening the case relate to these two matters.
But even if Mr MacAskill’s attempt to have the Commission’s evidence published succeeds, there are two other grounds which remain shrouded in secrecy, and which may never be disclosed. They relate to documents provided by a foreign intelligence agency on condition that they were withheld from the defence and cannot be published. The UK Government conferred public interest immunity status on the documents, which means that, even if the SNP presses ahead with its plans, they may have to be withheld.
It is understood that they relate to the timer fragment and might offer proof of defence claims at the trial that the sophisticated timing devices, made by the Swiss firm Mebo, had been supplied to other states, not, as the Crown claimed, only to Libya.
Some legal experts argue that the refusal to allow the defence to examine these documents could lead to the conviction being quashed. A central feature of Scottish criminal law demands that the defence has equal access to evidence, and without that access a prosecution case should fall.
-- Mais oui! ( talk) 06:16, 17 May 2011 (UTC)
"Abdul Baset Ali al-Megrahi used a video conference call with the officials responsible for monitoring his whereabouts to show a large tumour on his neck. The Skype call took place on August 8 after officials at East Renfrewshire Council became concerned about reports that he had moved from the accommodation that had been agreed with them, and sought to verify claims that his health had deteriorated. A source said: “The video link confirmed that he remained in the accommodation that had been agreed, and he also pointed to the new growth, which was clearly visible on his neck.”"
Lorraine Davidson, The Times, 18 August 2011 -- Mais oui! ( talk) 10:15, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
Both these issues are notable now.
This is what the CNN reporter stated that you quoted in an interview +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Monday night, Robertson acknowledged the possibility that reality might not be as it appeared.
“You know, when you go into a situation like that you always think in the back of your mind, are they faking it?” Robertson said. “I saw Megrahi two years ago … He looked much better back then than he does now. And I really got the impression that his family were tense, nervous.” He added: “You got the impression that they were very low at that moment, really just sort of sitting in the room there, waiting for him, in a way, to die.”
Robertson continued: “When you looked at his skin, it looked very thin. When you looked at his wrists, they looked very thin. This did seem to be a man who is perhaps on his last days. But not being a doctor, not doing proper medical checks, you cannot sort of say with a hundred percent certainty his real state of health here.” +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
You can also read the page that many notable people involved are dubious too. I think it should be mentioned too. 8digits ( talk) —Preceding undated comment added 06:52, 31 August 2011 (UTC).
The section entitled "Calls for and comments on a return to custody" will be deleted unless anyone can demonstrate relevance. It's under Scottish jurisdiction, (not US/Libyan) and therefore is at least speculative /smacks of political grandstanding. The section entitled "Suggested links to oil deals" will be deleted unless anyone can demonstrate relevance. The accusations were speculative and never substantiated. These sections fill the article with political posturing and speculative claims and wil need extremely strong supporting arguments if they are to be retained Zagubov ( talk) 02:00, 8 November 2011 (UTC)
"Megrahi was born in Tripoli and was educated in the United States and Cardiff, Wales."
I realise that it perhaps the least interesting aspect of his life... but where exactly in both countries was he "educated"? Maxjjazz ( talk) 17:33, 20 May 2012 (UTC)
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Anyone can edit this article, but it's also possible no one will. Statements like 'five weeks after' are obsolete almost as soon as they are written. We can add and change cited statements and should. The latest news is here [1] and says: "THE grieving sister of one of the Lockerbie bomber's victims last night vowed to confront the freed killer - and FORGIVE him. But lawyer Lisa Gibson is locked in a desperate race against time as Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed al-Megrahi lies close to dying of prostate cancer" so if anyone wants to add the current situation, that would be appropriate. I may add it if I have time. Dougweller ( talk) 20:58, 3 May 2010 (UTC)
Why exactly does the first sentence say, "Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi (Arabic: عبد الباسط محمد علي المقرحي, `Abd al-Bāsaṭ Muḥammad ʿAlī al-Maqraḥī; born 1 April 1952) is an alleged former Libyan intelligence officer, head of security for Libyan Arab Airlines, and director of the Centre for Strategic Studies in Tripoli, Libya." As far as I know none of that's alleged. And, even if it is, should it mention that he's a convicted mass murder/terrorist at the start? I mean that's what he's notable for, not being a former intelligence officer or the head of Libyan Arab Airlines. Yes I know this Wikipedia and I can edit things and everything but I'd like to know why the article is written that way and if there's an actual reason for it. I'm not trying to start an argument about his guilt or innocence but I really think that, as he was convicted and has never been pardoned, it should be written differently. ViewTinge ( talk) 11:13, 23 July 2010 (UTC)
Perhaps, but he's been convicted and never pardoned so he's not alleged. If he had never been convicted then he would be alleged but since he's convicted he can't be alleged. However much doubt there may be about his innocence, it's factually inaccurate to say that he's alleged. I mean sure, there's doubt, but that doesn't erase the fact that he was convicted. Also, I was wondering why the most important part about him isn't mentioned until the second sentence. It just isn't as important that he's allegedly a "former Libyan intelligence officer, head of security for Libyan Arab Airlines, and director of the Centre for Strategic Studies." He may be he may not be but shouldn't it be mentioned at the beginning what he's been convicted of? He would probably still be marginally notable of he hadn't been convicted of what he was convicted of but I don't really think the mentioned things are more important and deserve to be in the very beginning. Again, not trying to rehash on his innocence or guilt, simply wanting to discuss the formatting of the opening lines. ViewTinge ( talk) 11:49, 23 July 2010 (UTC)
I've twice reverted an editor for adding a supposed quote identically made by MacAskill and Salmond. He's reworded that slightly but still includes the phrase "luxury villa" and now 'boosted', which I don't think are backed up by the sources. He won't use online sources unfortunately, which makes this trickier. Offline sources are valid, but it's odd that a search for luxury villa or boosted life expectancy in Google News turns up nothing. We need to keep our phrasing closer to our sources. Dougweller ( talk) 19:51, 23 July 2010 (UTC)
I'd like to create a new article on Al Megrahi's release. There is a great deal of information available on this in the media at the moment, due to Al Megrahi living 8 months longer than the prognosis of 3 months which led to his release on compassionate grounds. This is a controversial topic, so I would like to know the community's opinion before I go ahead with it. Thank-you -- tb240904 Talk Contribs 17:24, 25 July 2010 (UTC)
I don't think the article belongs in both these categories and the sub-category, but the anonymous IP from Colorado cares about adding them enough to edit-war, and I don't at present. Any other opinions? -- John ( talk) 04:50, 27 July 2010 (UTC)
Why is his "Anglicised" name Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi when the Arabic transliterates as `Abd al-Bāsaṭ Muḥammad ʿAlī al-Maqraḥī? In other words, how come the "Ali" and "Mohmed" get switched around? 143.252.80.100 ( talk) 08:44, 14 August 2010 (UTC)
This is also being discussed on a user's talk page, but I think it belongs here. My comments were: Having read that the villa had to be upgraded to have mod cons, I do wonder how 'luxurious' it was before. And not to mention his house arrest, while saying he's living in luxurious surroundings -- that's clearly wrong. It should be clear that although this man is living with his family in decent surroundings (I was about to right 'in comfort' but that wouldn't be correct unless he's pain-free, even then it's pov), he isn't free. See one of the sources, [2] which says "According to the terms of his release from Scotland, Megrahi is not allowed to leave his family’s home in the New Damascus suburb of west Tripoli. The house has been converted to include all mod cons, and is under 24-hour guard by the Libyan authorities." I can't find any source that says Gadaffi built his house, by the way. And the upgrade comment certainly makes it highly unlikely that both that statement is correct and the statement that the house was built shortly before his arrival back in Libya.
NPOV means that we have to be careful about how we are influencing readers' perceptions. Harping on 'luxury' whlie ignoring 'house arrest' is doing just that. And that's beside the fact that we know newspapers aren't exactly accurate all the time and many are giving this their own spin. I'm not denying that he comes from a prosperous background, don't get me wrong, it's the way we approach this that is the issue.
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Luxury is a subjective term everybody seems keen to use. However, the Scottish Daily Mail says he lives in a three-bedroom house with other sources saying there's up to seven people living there (all relatives and presumably no live-in servants or carers). Guests have to stay in a tent in his garden. These are objective quantifiable matters we maybe should include, but nobody seems to be putting in these details, perhaps they don't fit in necessarily with most people's idea of "luxury". Zagubov ( talk) 18:56, 16 August 2010 (UTC)
IP editor: The reference you are supplying is an example of a paper which you claim is "still erroneously stating..." something. I have no opinion on whether your claim is true or not, but I can not validate your claim with that source. You need to supply a source which makes the claim that some papers are still erroneously stating something. Otherwise the claim is original research. Thanks, Celestra ( talk) 22:37, 1 September 2010 (UTC)
The result of the move request was: Move. Jafeluv ( talk) 08:48, 16 November 2010 (UTC)
Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al Megrahi → Abdelbaset al-Megrahi — Relisted. Vegaswikian ( talk) 02:51, 8 November 2010 (UTC) The "Mohmed" bit isn't needed in the title, neither is the "Ali" since he's almost always referred to, by my choice of new title. The order of the "Mohmed" and "Ali" remains suspect as well. "Megrahi" on it's own is correctly used to refer to him, in the article and "al-Megrahi" would be more accurate when dealing with a whole name in the title. It's just been stuck like this due to it being protected, the current title is really clumsy. John Cengiz talk 03:17, 1 November 2010 (UTC)
The introduction contains an irrelevant rambling quote and needs trimming.
The opening paragraphs should be succinct relevant details about the man, not what doctors that never met him (or even met anyone else who had ever met him) said about what other doctors said about him.
If anyone can demonstrate relevance, then they’re welcome to find somewhere else in the article it might belong, but these guys are 3000 miles away and over a year late with their wisdom to deserve a quote in an opening paragraph.
Also the three months prognosis is well out of date, it was always a median survival and never an upper limit Zagubov ( talk) 23:05, 1 November 2010 (UTC)
Does anyone else think that this article gives the (mistaken) impression that Scotland behaved reprehensibly throughout the release while the UK and the US were hapless horrified innocent bystanders and /or victims?
Now that Wikileaks seems to substantiate pretty much most (maybe even all) of what the Scottish government claimed, while undermining many of its critics both in the UK and the US, do we agree that at least sections 7, 8 and 9 need a substantial rewrite (as we all care about restoring neutrality in this article)?
Should we go to the NPOV forum before thinking of changing it ourselves? All options are open- happy to discuss! Zagubov ( talk) 23:35, 12 December 2010 (UTC)
Why is there no section on this? We've got Gareth Pierce's article in external links but not used in the article, and it was mentioned in the Independent this month [3], by Alexander Cockburn last year [4]. Dougweller ( talk) 10:00, 26 February 2011 (UTC)
What about Mebo AG engineer Ulrich Lumpert's affidavit in which he confessed to having himself stolen the key piece of evidence used against al-Megraphi?
Former Mebo employee, Ulrich Lumpert, confirmed that as an electronics engineer he had produced all of the firm's MST-13 timers. Lumpert agreed that the fragments shown to him in court "could be" from that timer and was asked to confirm his signature on a letter concerning a technical fault with the prototype MST-13 timer. The trial was then adjourned until 12 July 2000.
On 18 July 2007 Lumpert admitted he had lied at the trial.[12] In a sworn affidavit before a Zurich notary, Lumpert stated that he had stolen a prototype MST-13 timer PC-board from Mebo and gave it without permission on 22 June 1989, to "an official person investigating the Lockerbie case".[13] Dr Hans Köchler, UN observer at the Lockerbie trial, who was sent a copy of Lumpert's affidavit, said: "The Scottish authorities are now obliged to investigate this situation. Not only has Mr Lumpert admitted to stealing a sample of the timer, but to the fact he gave it to an official and then lied in court".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pan_Am_Flight_103_bombing_trial
From his affidavit:
http://english.ohmynews.com/articleview/article_view.asp?menu=c10400&no=385213&rel_no=1
William Blum quotes several legal experts about the verdict:
The problems described by these and other legal experts; Lumpert's affidavit; the Scottish police officer's sworn, corroborating testimony that the fingernail-sized key piece of evidence allegedly found in Lockerbie woods two years after the event was planted; the political circumstances of the case; and even the fact that Britain did its best to find a way to release al-Megrahi on "compassionate grounds" point to a politically motivated conviction. The article, minimally, has to better reflect these well-established problems and uncertainties. History teaches ( talk) 07:34, 26 March 2011 (UTC)
The Times (London), Magnus Linklater, Marcello Mega - May 17 2011 12:33AM:
Plans by the former Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill to make public files relating to the Lockerbie bombing were welcomed yesterday by lawyers who believe they will prove that Abdul Baset Ali al-Megrahi was wrongly convicted.
At the same time, however, Crown Office officials are gathering evidence from Libyan ministers who have abandoned Colonel Gaddafi, and who will argue that he ordered the bombing.
Ever since the Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission referred the case back for a second appeal in 2007, doubts have centred on two pieces of evidence: the tiny fragment of circuit board linked to a timer device used for explosives, and the testimony given by the Maltese shopkeeper, Tony Gauci, who claims to have identified al-Megrahi. Four of the six grounds cited by the Commission as reasons for re-opening the case relate to these two matters.
But even if Mr MacAskill’s attempt to have the Commission’s evidence published succeeds, there are two other grounds which remain shrouded in secrecy, and which may never be disclosed. They relate to documents provided by a foreign intelligence agency on condition that they were withheld from the defence and cannot be published. The UK Government conferred public interest immunity status on the documents, which means that, even if the SNP presses ahead with its plans, they may have to be withheld.
It is understood that they relate to the timer fragment and might offer proof of defence claims at the trial that the sophisticated timing devices, made by the Swiss firm Mebo, had been supplied to other states, not, as the Crown claimed, only to Libya.
Some legal experts argue that the refusal to allow the defence to examine these documents could lead to the conviction being quashed. A central feature of Scottish criminal law demands that the defence has equal access to evidence, and without that access a prosecution case should fall.
-- Mais oui! ( talk) 06:16, 17 May 2011 (UTC)
"Abdul Baset Ali al-Megrahi used a video conference call with the officials responsible for monitoring his whereabouts to show a large tumour on his neck. The Skype call took place on August 8 after officials at East Renfrewshire Council became concerned about reports that he had moved from the accommodation that had been agreed with them, and sought to verify claims that his health had deteriorated. A source said: “The video link confirmed that he remained in the accommodation that had been agreed, and he also pointed to the new growth, which was clearly visible on his neck.”"
Lorraine Davidson, The Times, 18 August 2011 -- Mais oui! ( talk) 10:15, 19 August 2011 (UTC)
Both these issues are notable now.
This is what the CNN reporter stated that you quoted in an interview +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In an interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Monday night, Robertson acknowledged the possibility that reality might not be as it appeared.
“You know, when you go into a situation like that you always think in the back of your mind, are they faking it?” Robertson said. “I saw Megrahi two years ago … He looked much better back then than he does now. And I really got the impression that his family were tense, nervous.” He added: “You got the impression that they were very low at that moment, really just sort of sitting in the room there, waiting for him, in a way, to die.”
Robertson continued: “When you looked at his skin, it looked very thin. When you looked at his wrists, they looked very thin. This did seem to be a man who is perhaps on his last days. But not being a doctor, not doing proper medical checks, you cannot sort of say with a hundred percent certainty his real state of health here.” +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
You can also read the page that many notable people involved are dubious too. I think it should be mentioned too. 8digits ( talk) —Preceding undated comment added 06:52, 31 August 2011 (UTC).
The section entitled "Calls for and comments on a return to custody" will be deleted unless anyone can demonstrate relevance. It's under Scottish jurisdiction, (not US/Libyan) and therefore is at least speculative /smacks of political grandstanding. The section entitled "Suggested links to oil deals" will be deleted unless anyone can demonstrate relevance. The accusations were speculative and never substantiated. These sections fill the article with political posturing and speculative claims and wil need extremely strong supporting arguments if they are to be retained Zagubov ( talk) 02:00, 8 November 2011 (UTC)
"Megrahi was born in Tripoli and was educated in the United States and Cardiff, Wales."
I realise that it perhaps the least interesting aspect of his life... but where exactly in both countries was he "educated"? Maxjjazz ( talk) 17:33, 20 May 2012 (UTC)
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