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U.S. Coast Guard Fires at Engines of Fleeing Boats to Increase Jurisdiction |
On September 30, 1999, a media report noted a new technique whereby the U.S. is expanding its unilateral extraterritorial jurisdiction, especially in narcotics cases: the use of small high-powered... |
Bruce Zagaris |
15 |
11 |
1999-11-01 |
United States, Trinidad & Tobago, Haiti, Dominican Republic |
Customs Enforcement, Extradition, Jurisdiction, Maritime, Drugs & Trafficking |
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Swiss and U.S. Respond Positively to Requests by Nigerian Government to Help Prosecute Prior Corruptions and Forfeit Money |
On October 14, 1999, the Swiss Government announced it has frozen bank accounts belonging to Sani Abacha, the late Nigerian dictator, members of his family and his business associates, as a result of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
15 |
11 |
1999-11-01 |
United States, Brazil, Germany, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Nigeria, Austria |
Corruption, Extradition, Asset Forfeiture |
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Italy Requests Extradition of Chilean General on Assassination Attempt |
On October 8, 1999, the media reported that the Italian Government has requested the extradition of retired Gen. Manuel Contreras, the former head of the Chilean secret police, on charges he issued... |
Bruce Zagaris |
15 |
11 |
1999-11-01 |
Italy, Chile |
Extradition, Human Rights, Murder |
