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Mexico Extradites Ten Major Drug Trafficking Defendants to the U.S. |
On December 31, 2008, the Mexican government extradited ten major drug trafficking defendants to the United States. According to a U.S. Department of Justice press release, the defendants are... |
Bruce Zagaris |
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3 |
2009-03-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Money Laundering, Administration of Justice, Extradition, Kidnaping, Drugs & Trafficking, Organized Crime |
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International Criminal Law, Volume I, Sources, Subjects, and Contents (M. Cherif Bassiouni, 3rd ed. 1086 pp., ISBN 978-90-04-16533-5, 2008) |
The third edition of International Criminal Law (ICL), has 81 contributions by 55 authors from 17 countries. The volumes are topically divided as they have been in the first and second editions,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
3 |
2009-03-01 |
World |
Administration of Justice, Human Rights, Terrorism, Drugs & Trafficking, Book Review |
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International Anti-Piracy Naval Defense Grows as Pirates Release Saudi Tanker for Ransom |
On January 9, 2009, Somali pirates release a Saudi supertanker for a $3 million ransom. Meanwhile, on January 8, 2009, the U.S. Navy announced it was planning to start a force to combat piracy in... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
3 |
2009-03-01 |
France, United Kingdom, China, Saudi Arabia, Russia, India, Yemen, Ukraine, Somalia, Malaysia, Kenya |
Maritime, National Security, Kidnaping, Mercenaries, International Courts |
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Togo Agrees to Extradite Colombian Alleged Narcotics Trafficker to the U.S. |
On January 16, 2009, the Togolese government announced its decision to extradite Solano Cortez Jorge, who was arrested in October 2008, to the United States, to face charges.
Mr. Cortez Jorge was... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
3 |
2009-03-01 |
United States, Europe, Togo |
Corruption, Customs Enforcement, Extradition, Drugs & Trafficking, Mutual Legal Assistance, Bribery |
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Serbian Government Intensifies Search for Mladic |
On December 11, 2008, Serbian special police conducted a search of the home of Ljubinko Zlatic, the suspected accomplice of genocide suspect Ratko Mladic.
According to Serbian government official... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
3 |
2009-03-01 |
World, Serbia |
United Nations, War Crimes, Genocide, International Courts |
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European Council Develops Cyber Patrols, Internet Investigation Teams and Other Initiatives Against Cyber Crime |
On November 28, 2008, the Council of Ministers of the European Union adopted the European Commission’s strategy to strengthen their efforts to combat cyber crime. The strategy includes a series of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
3 |
2009-03-01 |
Europe |
Cybercrime, European Union, Fraud |
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Sudan Charges National of Helping ICC |
On December 22, 2008, Sudanese national Mohamed Alsary Ibrahim appeared in a Sudanese court on charges of helping overthrow the state by transmitting information about a Darfur war crimes suspect... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
3 |
2009-03-01 |
United States, Sudan |
Human Rights, War Crimes, Genocide, International Courts |
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American Soldier Applies for Asylum in Germany |
On November 26, 2008, Andre Shepherd, an American soldier who has been hiding in Germany since he deserted from his unit a year and a half ago, filed an application to the German authorities to grant... |
Axel Knabe |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
United States, Germany, Iraq |
Administration of Justice, Extradition, Jurisdiction, Law of War, Immigration, Mutual Legal Assistance, War Crimes, International Courts, Prisoner Rights, Capital Punishment |
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U.S. Investigations Grow to Other Banks and No Relief for Voluntary Disclosures: Welcome to A Brave New World |
The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded its criminal investigation into foreign banks that offer international private banking services to include Credit Suisse and HSBC. The inability of either... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
United States, Brazil, Switzerland |
Bank Secrecy, Taxation, White Collar Crime |
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Mexico and Cuba Sign Agreement on Migration Enforcement and Repatriation of Illegal Aliens |
On October 21, 2008, the Mexican and Cuban governments signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that provides that Cuba will receive immigrants who migrate illegally to Mexico. The agreement also... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
Mexico, Cuba |
Administration of Justice, Customs Enforcement, Extradition, Human Rights, Treaties |
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European Court of Justice Rules on the Interpretation of Ne Bis In Idem Within the European Union |
On December 11, 2008, the European Court of Justice delivered an important judgment on the scope of application of the principle “ne bis in idem” in the territory of the European Union...[more] |
Michael Plachta |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
France, Germany, Italy, Algeria |
Administration of Justice, Extradition, European Union, War Crimes, International Courts |
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U.S. Investigates Grow to Other Banks and No Relief for Voluntary Disclosures: Welcome to A Brave New World |
The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded its criminal investigation into foreign banks that offer international private banking services to include Credit Suisse and HSBC. The inability of either... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
United States, Brazil, Switzerland |
Money Laundering, Taxation, Fraud, White Collar Crime |
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Dikshit Pleads Guilty But PartyGaming Says Justice Department Discussions Are Close to Favorable Settlement |
On December 16, 2008, the media reported that Anurag Dikshit, co-founder and the biggest shareholder in PartyGaming, the U.K.-listed online gambling company, has agreed to plead guilty and pay U.S.... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
United States, United Kingdom, British Commonwealth |
International Gaming, Asset Forfeiture, White Collar Crime |
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G-20 Summit on Financial Markets and World Economy Sets Stage for New Regulatory Controls and Enhanced Enforcement Cooperation |
The initial meeting for the Group of Twenty in Washington, D.C. on financial markets and the world economy resulted in a declaration and broad commitments to strengthen transparency, governance,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
World, Canada, United States, Mexico, Brazil, France, Germany, United Kingdom, China, Japan, South Africa, Italy, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Indonesia, Argentina, Turkey, India |
Customs Enforcement, International Organizations, Mutual Legal Assistance, Conferences |
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U.N. Imposes Sanctions Against and Pakistan Detains Suspects Involved in Mumbai Terrorists |
In the aftermath of Mumbai terrorist attacks on November 26, 2008, the United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions against Pakistan-based Jamaat-ud-Dawa, calling it a front organization for... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
World, Pakistan, India |
Administration of Justice, Terrorism, United Nations, International Courts, Sanctions |
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Review of Interpol’s 2008 Intellectual Property Rights Program |
The G-8 concluded at its 2007 meeting that, “the fight against product piracy and counterfeiting is a crucial element of criminal law, regulatory and economic policy as well as consumer protection... |
Philip Mayer |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
World, United States, Brazil, Peru, China, Africa, Italy, Chile, Uruguay, Kenya, tanzania |
Corruption, Counterfeiting, Customs Enforcement, Intellectual Property, Intelligence, International Organizations, United Nations, Drugs & Trafficking, International Courts, Organized Crime, Forgery, Conferences |
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Effective International Enforcement Cooperation Results in Largest Penalties of $1.6 Billion as Siemens Pleads Guilty of Corruption Violations |
On December 15, 2008, Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (Siemens AG), a German corporation, and three of its subsidiaries pleaded guilty to violations of and charges related to the Foreign Corrupt Practices... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
World, United States, Germany, China, Iraq, Venezuela, Bangladesh |
Corruption, International Organizations, United Nations, Securities Law, White Collar Crime, Sanctions |
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Former Belize Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Both Charged with Theft of Venezuela Grant |
On December 5 and 8, 2008, the Belize Director of Public Prosecutions brought criminal charges of theft against former Belize Prime Minister Said Musa and former Minister of Finance and Minister of... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
World, Venezuela, Belize |
Corruption, Administration of Justice, Immunity |
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U.S. Charges U.S. Contractors with Manslaughter in Iraq |
On December 8, 2008, the U.S. Attorney in the District of Columbia unsealed a 35-count indictment charging five Blackwater security guards with voluntary manslaughter, attempt to commit manslaughter... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
United States, Iraq |
Human Rights, Murder, United Nations, War Crimes, International Courts |
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French Government Agrees to Provide Training and Law Enforcement Help to Suriname |
On December 3, 2008, during a counter-narcotics control and money-laundering seminar in Paramaribo, French Ambassador Richard Barbeyron announced it would provide € 400,000 over the next four years... |
Bruce Zagaris |
25 |
2 |
2009-02-01 |
France, Suriname, Guyana |
Customs Enforcement, Drugs & Trafficking, Mutual Legal Assistance |