Commonwealth of Virginia Executes Paraguayan Despite ICJ Plea

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Monday, June 1, 1998
Author: 
Bruce Zagaris
Volume: 
14
Issue: 
5
Abstract: 
On April 14, 1998, the Commonwealth of Virginia execyted Angel Francisco Breard, a Paraguayan national, for murder despite a plea from the International Court of Justice and from Secretary of State Madeline K. Albright that Mr. Breard be spared.