British Court Imposes Contempt Conviction in Absentia for Iraqi in the U.S.

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Sunday, February 1, 2009
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
11
Issue: 
2
49
Abstract: 
A British court that was frustrated at its inability to extradite or secure custody of Dr. Jawed Hashim, an Iraqi businessman, from the U.S. recently imposed a conviction and sentence of two years in jail in absentia for contempt…(more)