The fact that these people were not prosecuted does not represent the mission statement of the U.S Dept. of Justice. "To enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans."
Furthermore, their alleged laundering of money to terrorist groups in itself is an act of terrorism (According to Patriot Act.) thus a negotiation of fines without criminal conviction in my opinion goes against our traditional mandate of not negotiating with terrorists.



