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U.S. Indicts Son of Former Liberian Leader Charles Taylor for Torture |
On December 6, 2006, a federal grand jury in Miami indicted Charles “Chuckie” Taylor, as known as Roy M. Belfast, in connection with criminal torture charges. Chuckie Taylor, the son of former... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
United States, Liberia |
Human Rights, War Crimes, Torture |
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Prosecution of Transnational Corruption Cases Increases Significantly |
As 2006 draws to a close, the number of investigations and prosecutions of transnational corruption continue to increase internationally. This article reviews ongoing cases in the U.S., Germany, and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
United States, Germany, China |
Corruption, White Collar Crime, Bribery |
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International Organizations, Foreign Prosecutors and Victims Target U.S. Extraordinary Rendition Program |
International organizations, foreign prosecutors, and victims continue to challenge the U.S.’ extraordinary rendition program, alleging that the U.S. is illegally seizing, interrogating, and... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
United States, Europe, Poland |
Human Rights, Terrorism, European Union, Kidnaping, Torture |
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FinCEN Issues Report on Money Laundering in Commercial Real Estate Industry |
On December 5, 2006, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), U.S. Department of Treasury, issued a report entitled “Money Laundering in the Commercial Real Estate Industry,” which... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering |
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EU and U.S. Hold Meeting on Targeted Sanctions |
On September 27-28, 2006, representatives of the European Union (EU) and the United States met in Helsinki to discuss the transparency and fairness of financial sanctions against terrorism. Joined... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
United States, Europe |
Terrorism, European Union, Sanctions |
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Bibliography |
I. Books
A. Genocide, Crimes Against Humanity, and Torture
J.B. Quigley, The Genocide Convention: An International Law Analysis. Ashgate Pub., 2006.
S. Strass, The Order of Genocide: Race, Power... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
2 |
2007-02-01 |
World |
Bibliography |
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U.S. Assures Canada of Future Consultations Before Deporting Canadian Citizens to 3rd Countries |
On October 31, 2006, the New York Times reported that the Canadian government is “satisfied” with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice’s October 27, 2006 assurance that the U.S. will consult with... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
Canada, United States, Syria |
Extradition, Human Rights, Terrorism |
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Rwandan Military Court Convicts Priest of Genocide in Absentia |
On November 16, 2006, a Rwandan military court convicted Wenceslas Munyeshyaka, a Roman Catholic Rwandan priest, of genocide for his role in the systematic rape and Hutu massacre of Tutsis during the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
Rwanda |
Extradition, Genocide |
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U.S. Indicts U.N. Official, Indian Lobbyist on Corruption Charges |
On November 1, 2006, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced an indictment originally brought under seal against a U.N. official and the representative of an Indian... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
World, United States, India |
Corruption, Immunity, United Nations, Bribery |
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France Approves Arrest Warrants for Rwandan Leader for 1994 Killing of Rwandan and Burundi Heads of State |
On November 20, 2006, the Paris prosecutor’s office approved the issuance of arrest warrants against Paul Kagame, Rwanda’s current president, and nine of his associates in connection with the... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
Burundi, France, Rwanda |
Assassination, Extradition |
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ICTY Issues Appellate Decision on Self-Representation in Seselj Case |
On October 20, 2006, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia’s (ICTY) Appeals Chamber granted a defense appeal in Prosecutor v. Seselj, reversing a Trial Chamber decision... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
Europe |
INTERPOL, International Courts, International Crimes |
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German Bundesrat Approves Prisoners Transfer Bill |
On November 24, 2006, the second chamber in Berlin, Bundesrat, approved a bill to amend two statutes on the transfer of foreign prisoners to their home countries. The amendments facilitate the return... |
Clemens Kochinke |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
Germany |
Transfer of Prisoners, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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Lebanon Approves U.N. Plan for International Criminal Court for Hariri Assassination |
On November 25, 2006, Lebanon’s cabinet, defying warnings from Hezbollah, approved a U.N. plan to establish an international tribunal to try suspects in the 2005 assassination of former... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
Lebanon |
Assassination |
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U.S. Enforcement Updates |
The IELR periodically publishes an updated list of U.S. Extradition and Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters Treaties. Changes since the last update (the August 1, 2006 issue of the IELR) are in... |
Jed Borod |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
United States |
Extradition, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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Kimberly Process Regains Momentum at 2006 Meeting |
The Kimberly Process, an international effort to stem the global trade in conflict diamonds, emerged from its 2006 annual meeting with renewed energy as participating governments and private sector... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
Botswana |
Trade Crimes, Trade Enforcement |
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FATF Issues Typology Report on Misuse of Corporate Vehicles |
On October 13, 2006, the Financial Action Task Force released a new typology report, The Misuse of Corporate Vehicles, Including Trust and Company Service Providers. The report, which seeks to... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
World |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy, Due Diligence, International Organizations, Privacy |
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U.S. Treasury Issues Advisory on Potential Risks of Shell Companies |
On November 9, 2006, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an advisory to U.S. financial institutions on the potential risks associated with accounts... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
United States |
Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy, Due Diligence, Privacy |
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Appellate Court Allows Montesinos Tipster to Sue Peru for Reward |
On November 1, 2006, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit decided that the Peruvian government could not assert sovereign immunity against José Guevara in his suit to recover a reward... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
United States, Latin America and South America, Peru |
Immunity, Jurisdiction |
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U.S., Eurojust Announce New Cooperation Agreement |
On October 24, 2006, the Council of the European Union (EU) approved a cooperation agreement covering the exchange of information between Eurojust and the United States. Eurojust is an EU body... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
United States, Europe |
International Organizations, European Union, Mutual Legal Assistance |
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ICC Congo Trial Opens, Chad Ratifies Rome Treaty |
On November 9, 2006, the International Criminal Court began its first trial against Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, a Congolese rebel leader accused of “one of the most brutal and morally troubling war crimes... |
Bruce Zagaris |
23 |
1 |
2007-01-01 |
World, Africa, Sudan, Chad |
Human Rights, Law of War, War Crimes, Genocide, International Courts |