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Spain Arrests Isabel Perón on Argentine Extradition Warrant for Crimes against Humanity |
On January 12, 2007, Spanish law enforcement authorities arrested Isabel Perón, the former Argentinian president and widow of former Argentine president Juan Perón, on an international arrest warrant... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
Spain, Argentina |
Extradition, Human Rights, Immunity, War Crimes, Genocide |
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U.S. Appellate Court Overturns Life Imprisonment, Citing Specialty Violation |
On January 22, 2007, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a pre curiam opinion reversing district court denial of a habeas corpus petition brought by a man challenging his life... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
United States, Venezuela |
Extradition, Human Rights |
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U.S. Seeks Gaming Records from U.K. Investment Banks |
Reports that the U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed gaming documents from a number of prominent investment banks have caused an uproar in the U.K. business world. The subpoenas, which appear... |
Jed Borod |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
United States, Caribbean, United Kingdom |
International Gaming, International Organizations, Securities Law |
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U.S. Arrests Two NETeller Founders |
On January 15, 2007, U.S. law enforcement arrested two founders of NETeller PLC, a payment processor allegedly used by gaming Web sites. Stephen Lawrence, 46, and John Lefebvre, 55, were charged... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
United States, |
Money Laundering, International Gaming |
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Al-Marri Case Tests U.S. Ability to Designate Unlawful Enemy Combatants |
Criminal justice professionals and the international human rights community are focusing on the Ali Saleh Kahlah Al-Marri case, now pending in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
United States, Middle East, Qatar |
Human Rights, National Security, Terrorism |
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Mexico Extradites Fugitives to U.S. in "Historic Delivery" |
On January 19, 2007, Mexican President Felipe Calderon extradited fifteen fugitives to the U.S. in an unprecedented transfer. Commenting on the news, U.S. Attorney General Gonzales said: "Never... |
Rodrigo Labardini |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Extradition, Drugs & Trafficking |
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U.S. Appellate Court Affirms Extradition, Conviction of Tax Fraud Leader |
On December 28, 2006, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed in part and remanded in part the tax-crime related conviction of Keith E. Anderson and his extradition from Costa Rica... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
United States, Costa Rica |
Money Laundering, Extradition, Taxation |
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EU Council Asks Commission to Prepare Tax Fraud Strategy |
On November 28, 2006, during the 2766th ECOFIN Council meeting, the Council focused on developing a strategy to combat fax fraud, especially in the area of indirect taxation. The Council invited the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
Europe |
Taxation, European Union |
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EU, Western Balkans Discuss Cooperation against Organized Crime |
At the November 17, 2006 EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs, Kari Rajamäki, Finnish Minister of the Interior, underscored the need for Western Balkans countries to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
Europe, Balkans |
International Organizations, European Union, Organized Crime |
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German EU Presidency Announces Program on Police and Judicial Cooperation |
On December 22, 2006, the German Presidency announced its program on police and judicial cooperation for the Council of the European Union.
1. Expanding the European Information Network
The... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
Europe, Germany |
European Union, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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Hariri and Lebanon: Rethinking International Criminal Tribunals |
On February 14, 2005, a car bombing in Beirut killed five-time former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri, along with 22 others. The attack also led to 220 injuries and extensive property damage.... |
Konstantinos D. Magliveras |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
Syria, Lebanon |
Murder, United Nations, International Courts |
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U.S. District Court Blocks Enforcement of “Unconstitutional” 9/11 Executive Order |
On November 27, 2006, a U.S. District Court in Los Angeles enjoined enforcement of two parts of Executive Order 13224 as impermissibly vague because they permit the President to unilaterally... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
United States |
National Security, Terrorism |
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Polish Parliament Amends Constitution to Accommodate European Arrest Warrant |
With the passage of recent legislation amending the its constitution, Poland joined a group of European Union (EU) member states that have changed their laws to fully implement the 2002 European... |
Michael Plachta |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
Europe, Poland |
Extradition, European Union, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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OECD Urges Czech Republic to Overhaul Anti-Bribery Legislation |
On November 23, 2006, the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) issued a report urging the Czech Republic to modify its domestic laws to meet the requirements of OECD Convention... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
Czech Republic |
Corruption, International Organizations, White Collar Crime, Bribery |
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U.S. District Court Rules Afghan Guantanamo Detainee Has Right to Counsel |
On December 1, 2006, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Judge Gladys Kessler denied a U.S. government motion for a show cause order in Hamad Al Razak v. George W. Bush, while granting a... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
United States |
Human Rights, National Security, Terrorism |
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U.S. Indicts Son of Former Liberian Leader Charles Taylor for Torture |
On December 6, 2006, a federal grand jury in Miami indicted Charles “Chuckie” Taylor, as known as Roy M. Belfast, in connection with criminal torture charges. Chuckie Taylor, the son of former... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
United States, Liberia |
Human Rights, War Crimes, Torture |
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Prosecution of Transnational Corruption Cases Increases Significantly |
As 2006 draws to a close, the number of investigations and prosecutions of transnational corruption continue to increase internationally. This article reviews ongoing cases in the U.S., Germany, and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
United States, Germany, China |
Corruption, White Collar Crime, Bribery |
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EU Advocate General Advises Applying Money Laundering Directive to Lawyers |
On December 14, 2006, the European Union Advocate General (AG) advised applying the EU’s Second Directive on Money Laundering to attorneys1, notwithstanding the attorney-client privilege and right of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
European Union |
Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Money Laundering |
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International Organizations, Foreign Prosecutors and Victims Target U.S. Extraordinary Rendition Program |
International organizations, foreign prosecutors, and victims continue to challenge the U.S.’ extraordinary rendition program, alleging that the U.S. is illegally seizing, interrogating, and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
United States, Europe, Poland |
Human Rights, Terrorism, European Union, Kidnaping, Torture |
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EU Issues Survey of Legal Profession Implementation of Anti-Money Laundering Directive |
On December 19, 2006, the European Commission issued the results of a survey of the legal profession’s implementation of the anti-money laundering directive, finding low, uneven levels of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
European Union |
Bank Secrecy, Banking Supervision, Money Laundering |