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South Africa Will Review Extradition of Former Ethiopia Dictator for Genocide |
On December 6, 1999, the South African Government, which has been the subject of criticism from human rights groups, has agreed to review Ethiopia’s request to extradite the exiled dictator Mengistu... |
Bruce Zagaris |
16 |
1 |
2000-01-01 |
Africa, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Eritrea, Ethiopia |
Corruption, Extradition, Human Rights, Genocide |
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U.S. Revokes U.S. Tourist Visa of Ex-Panama Leader Due to Visa Irregularities |
On November 26, 1999, the Panamanian daily LA PRENSA reported that the U.S. Government has revoked the U.S. tourist visa of former Panamanian president Ernesto Perez Balladares due to irregularities... |
Bruce Zagaris |
16 |
1 |
2000-01-01 |
Canada, United States, China, Panama |
Corruption, Counterfeiting, Immigration |
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U.S. Senate Passes Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1999 |
On November 19, 1999, the U.S. Senate passed S. 692, the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1999, by unanimous consent. The Act would provide criminal penalties to online betting activity that... |
Bruce Zagaris |
16 |
1 |
2000-01-01 |
United States |
Cybercrime, Administration of Justice, International Gaming |
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House of Lords Allows Extradition Appeal to U.S. for Computer Crime |
The House of Lords has upheld an appeal by the U.S. Government of an extradition for computer crimes involving an interpretation of the extradition treaty and its application to technological crimes... |
Bruce Zagaris |
16 |
1 |
2000-01-01 |
United States, United Kingdom |
Cybercrime, Extradition, Fraud, Forgery, Treaties |
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U.S. Quashes Attachment by Terrorism Victim Against Iranian Property |
On November 15, 1999, the U.S. Government obtained an order to quash the writ of attachment entered by the Clerk of the Court on November 18, 1998, that purported to attach “all credits held by the U... |
Bruce Zagaris |
16 |
1 |
2000-01-01 |
United States, Iran, Palestine |
Administration of Justice, Human Rights, Immunity, Terrorism, Murder |
