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West German Court Convicts Hamadei for T.W.A. Hijacking |
On May 17, 1989, Mohammed Ali Hamadei was convicted of hijacking a Trans World Airlines jet in 1985 and murdering Robert Dean Stethem, an American hostage. The Court sentenced Mr. Hamadei to life... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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5 |
1989-05-01 |
Germany |
Court Conviction |
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First Meeting of CARICOM Legal Ministers Considers International Criminal Court Proposal |
On April 28-29, 1989, the first meeting of the Standing Committee of Ministers responsible for Legal Affairs was held in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. They considered a number of issues in the regional... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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5 |
1989-05-01 |
Caribbean |
Adjective Enforcement |
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American Bar Association Sections Support Access by Defendants to MLATs |
The Councils of two Sections of the American Bar Association have adopted resolutions supporting the right of defendants to have access to the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs).
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Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
5 |
1989-05-01 |
United States |
Mutual Legal Assistance |
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Greek Supreme Court Affirms Rashid's Extradition to the U.S. |
On May 12, 1989, the Greek Supreme Court (Areios Pagos) upheld the decision of the lower appeals court to grant a U.S. request for the extradition of Palestinian Mohamad Rashid, who is wanted in the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
5 |
5 |
1989-05-01 |
Greece |
Extradition |
