Pinochet sripped of immunity

Chile’s Supreme Court has stripped former dictator Augusto Pinochet of his immunity from prosecution, reviving the hopes of his foes who want him to stand trial for atrocities under his 1973-1990 regime.

Yesterday’s 9-8 vote by the court opened a new legal front against the 88-year-old general, who is also facing increased scrutiny after recent revelations that he holds multi-million dollar accounts in the United States.