Forfeiture for the Purposes of Extradition, Crime or Punishment?: United States v. Saccoccia

On December 18, 1992, Mr. Stephen A. Saccoccia was convicted on racketeering, money laundering, and other related charges concerning his alleged activities with the Cali cartel. After learning his operation was under surveillance, Mr. Saccoccia left the United States for Switzerland where he remained until his indictment and extradition by the authorities. On appeal, Mr. Saccoccia maintained that his trial and subsequent conviction are in violation of the extradition treaty between the United States and Switzerland. However, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit rejected this argument in its decision on June 28, 1995...(more)