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ICC Formally Charges Lubanga, Prepares for First Trial |
On January 29, 2007, Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court (ICC) confirmed the charges against Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, referring the case to the ICC’s Trial Chamber. Lubanga, who is... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
4 |
2007-04-01 |
World, Africa, Congo |
Human Rights, War Crimes, International Courts |
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Panama Responds to Guatemalan Request for Assistance in Financial Crime Probe |
On January 31, 2007, Panamanian authorities designated one prosecutor to respond to a Guatemalan request for assistance in the investigation of alleged financial crimes connected to a major... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
4 |
2007-04-01 |
Guatemala, Panama |
Money Laundering, Mutual Legal Assistance, Fraud |
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South Africa Asks UN to Delay Adding Two Nationals to Terrorist List |
South Africa has asked the UN to delay adding two South African nationals to the 1267 Committee’s list of individuals and entities associated with al Qaeda, Osama bin Laden, and the Taliban, in order... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
4 |
2007-04-01 |
South Africa |
Terrorism, United Nations, Sanctions |
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U.S. Appellate Court Upholds Cash Smuggling Conviction |
On January 30, 2007, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit largely affirmed the convictions of two persons for cash smuggling and making false statements. On November 8, 2003, Krikor and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
4 |
2007-04-01 |
United States |
Customs Enforcement |
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Israeli Terrorism Victims Win Initial Motion against Arab Bank |
On January 30, 2007, Israeli terrorism victims won an initial victory in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York when Judge Nina Gershon rejected much of a motion to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
4 |
2007-04-01 |
Middle East, Israel, Palestine, Saudi Arabia |
Terrorism |
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U.S. Law Enforcement Focuses on FCPA |
In February 2007, the U.S. Department of Justice brought a number as part of its Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement efforts.
1. Three Vetco Subsidiaries Plead Guilty, Agree to $26M in Fines... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
4 |
2007-04-01 |
United States, Iraq, Nigeria |
Corruption, Bribery |
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European Prosecutors, Legislators Seek Accountability for U.S. Renditions |
A growing series of national prosecutions and a European Parliament report seek to hold participants in the U.S. extraordinary rendition program accountable for their actions. On February 16, 2007,... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
4 |
2007-04-01 |
United States, Europe, Germany, Italy, Egypt |
Human Rights, Law of War, Terrorism, Kidnaping |
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Canadian Supreme Court Unanimously Overturns Terror Detention Procedures |
On February 22, 2007, the Supreme Court of Canada overturned a law permitting the Canadian government to detain foreign-born terrorism suspects indefinitely and without charge, based on secret... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
4 |
2007-04-01 |
Canada |
Immigration, National Security, Terrorism |
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Interpol Makes Recommendations to Recover Aghan and Iraqi Cultural Property |
On February 14, 2007, the Interpol Expert Group (IEG) on Stolen Cultural Property issued recommendations on trafficking in and recovery of stolen Afghan and Iraqi cultural property. The IEG took... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
4 |
2007-04-01 |
Iraq, Afghanistan |
Art and Cultural Property, International Organizations |
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International Tribunal for War Crimes in Former Yugoslavia Faces Transitional Issues |
As the International Tribunal for War Crimes in Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) draws closer to its wind up, it faces a bevy of transitional issues, especially as it attempts to transfer cases to national... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
4 |
2007-04-01 |
Balkans |
Human Rights, War Crimes, Genocide, International Courts |
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EU Prisoner Transfers: Creative Transformation or Betrayal of Principles? |
At its 2768th meeting on December 4-5, 2006, the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council examined a Presidency compromise text regarding a draft Framework Decision on the application of the principle of... |
Michael Plachta |
23 |
4 |
2007-04-01 |
Europe |
Human Rights, Transfer of Prisoners, European Union, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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Cuba Sends Drug Cartel Suspect Wanted by U.S. to Colombia |
On February 8, 2007, Cuba transferred Luis Hernando Gómez Bustamante, the alleged leader of a Colombian drug cartel, to Colombia. The transfer of Gómez Bustamante, who the U.S. has prioritized on... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
4 |
2007-04-01 |
United States, Colombia, Cuba |
Extradition, Drugs & Trafficking |
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EU Council Asks Commission to Prepare Tax Fraud Strategy |
On November 28, 2006, during the 2766th ECOFIN Council meeting, the Council focused on developing a strategy to combat fax fraud, especially in the area of indirect taxation. The Council invited the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
Europe |
Taxation, European Union |
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EU, Western Balkans Discuss Cooperation against Organized Crime |
At the November 17, 2006 EU-Western Balkans Ministerial Forum on Justice and Home Affairs, Kari Rajamäki, Finnish Minister of the Interior, underscored the need for Western Balkans countries to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
Europe, Balkans |
International Organizations, European Union, Organized Crime |
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German EU Presidency Announces Program on Police and Judicial Cooperation |
On December 22, 2006, the German Presidency announced its program on police and judicial cooperation for the Council of the European Union.
1. Expanding the European Information Network
The... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
Europe, Germany |
European Union, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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Hariri and Lebanon: Rethinking International Criminal Tribunals |
On February 14, 2005, a car bombing in Beirut killed five-time former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri, along with 22 others. The attack also led to 220 injuries and extensive property damage.... |
Konstantinos D. Magliveras |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
Syria, Lebanon |
Murder, United Nations, International Courts |
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OAS Permanent Council Adopts Hemispheric Plan of Action Against Transnational Organized Crime |
On October 26, 2006, The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States adopted a resolution which, inter alia, adopted the Hemispheric Plan of Action against Transnational Organized Crime... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
World, North America, Latin America and South America |
International Organizations, Organized Crime |
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Saddam Hussein Executed Four Days After Appeals Court Upholds Death Sentence |
On December 30, 2006, Iraqi officials executed former president Saddam Hussein, 69, by hanging for his role in the killings of 148 men and boys in the northern town of Dujail. Hussein was hanged... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
United States, Iraq |
Human Rights, Law of War, Capital Punishment |
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Book Review: Separating Fools from Their Money: A History of American Financial Scandals |
This book reviews the history of financial scandals in the U.S. from the dawn of the U.S. as a republic to the present, focusing on three periods – the Gilded Age of the late 19th century, the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
World |
Money Laundering, Securities Law, White Collar Crime |
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U.K. Arrests Four Rwanda Genocide Suspects for Potential Extradition |
On December 28, 2006, four men accused of participating in the 1994 Rwanda genocide were remanded to custody in a proceeding at the City of Westminster’s Magistrates Court following a formal... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
3 |
2007-03-01 |
France, United Kingdom, Rwanda |
Extradition, Human Rights, War Crimes, Genocide |