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Appellate Court Upholds Demjanjuk Fraud Ruling |
On February 24, 1994, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, sitting en banc (all fifteen together) refused to reconsider its ruling that the U.S. Government committed fraud by... |
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10 |
3 |
1994-03-01 |
United States, Israel |
Extradition, War Crimes, Fraud, Sanctions, Evidence Sharing, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings |
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Swiss Grant U.S. Request to Freeze Bank Accounts in Spy Case |
On March 11, 1994, the Swiss Government, almost one week after rejecting a request from the U.S. to freeze the bank accounts of Aldrich H. Ames and his wife, Rosario, in connection with the criminal... |
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10 |
3 |
1994-03-01 |
United States, Switzerland, Russia |
Money Laundering, Asset Seizure, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings |
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Int?l Chamber of Commerce?s New Advisory Council for Commercial Crime |
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has established an Advisory Council for Commercial Crime to help combat the growing surge of commercial crime, which has quadrupled in the past five years... |
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10 |
3 |
1994-03-01 |
World |
Corruption, Fraud, Financial Crimes, Law Enforcement, Extortion |
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Rules of Procedure and Evidence are Adopted for International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons for War Crimes in the Former Yugoslavia |
On February 11, 1994, the International Tribunal for the Prosecution of Persons Responsible for Serious Violations of International Humanitarian Law Committed in the Territory of Former Yugoslavia... |
Bruce Zagaris |
10 |
3 |
1994-03-01 |
Former Yugoslavia |
United Nations, War Crimes, International Criminal and Comparative Law, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, International Criminal Tribunal |
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War Crimes Proceedings Without the Accuse |
When the Yugoslavia war crimes trials get under way, possibly before the end of 1994, charges will be filed against defendants, whether or not they appear before the court. The international tribunal... |
Sharla Leigh Evert |
10 |
3 |
1994-03-01 |
Former Yugoslavia |
Extradition, Human Rights, United Nations, Sanctions, International Criminal and Comparative Law, Warrants, International Criminal Tribunal |
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Communist Extradition Causes a Political Storm in Belarus |
On January 15, 1994, Belarus extradited Mykolas Burokevicius and Juozas Jarmalavicius, leaders of the underground Lithuanian Communist Party, to Lithuania. Lithuanian and Belarussian officials... |
Sharla Leigh Evert |
10 |
2 |
1994-02-01 |
Belarus, Lithuania |
Extradition, Treaties |
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U.S. and UK Agree on Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty |
On January 6, 1994, the United States Department of Justice announced that it has signed a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with the United States. The achievement of the MLAT is important... |
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10 |
2 |
1994-02-01 |
United States, United Kingdom |
International Cooperation, Evidence Gathering, Law Enforcement |
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Study of Internationalization of U.S. Criminal Law Enforcement Makes Significant Inroads |
COPS ACROSS BORDERS: THE INTERNATIONALIZATION OF U.S. CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT makes significant inroads and uniquely traces the interaction of U.S. foreign policy and criminal justice institutions.... |
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10 |
2 |
1994-02-01 |
United States |
Drug Enforcement, Law Enforcement |
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Ukrainian-American Group Challenges Constitutionality of OSI?s Enforcement of Holtzman Amendment |
The American Ukrainian Political Action Council (AUPACUS) filed a lawsuit on January 3, 1994, to enjoin the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Office of Special Investigations (OSI), and the... |
Sharla Leigh Evert |
10 |
2 |
1994-02-01 |
United States, Ukraine |
Human Rights, Immigration, Treaties |
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U.S. Indicts Exotic Bird Dealer for ?Going Out on the Limb? |
On December 7, 1993, the United States Department of Justice announced the indictment of a commercial bird importer in Miami for illegally smuggling nearly 2,000 African grey parrots, prized as pets... |
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10 |
2 |
1994-02-01 |
United States, Africa |
Environment, Smuggle, Trade Crimes |
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U.S. Proposes Strengthened Programs and Resources for Enforcement on Mex. Border |
On February 3, 1994, the Clinton Administration announced a $368 million program to strengthen migration enforcement on its Mexican border. The program continues the "Operation Blockade" program... |
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10 |
2 |
1994-02-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Immigration, Border Security, Asylum |
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Greek Justice Minister Outlines Criminal Initiatives for the European Union |
On January 24 and 25, 1994, Georgios Kouvelakis, the Greek Minister of Justice, outlined for the Committee on Civil Liberties and Internal Affairs of the European Parliament, the criminal cooperation... |
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10 |
2 |
1994-02-01 |
Greece |
Human Rights, Immigration, Drugs & Trafficking, Organized Crime, Drug Enforcement, Asylum |
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German Government Arrests Serb for War Crimes |
On February 14, 1994, the German police announced their arrest of Dusko Tadic, a 38-year-old Serb who is alleged to have committed war crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and their intent to prosecute... |
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10 |
2 |
1994-02-01 |
Germany, Serbia, Bosnia |
Human Rights, War Crimes, Rape, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings, International Criminal Tribunal |
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Mexican Government Publicizes Enforcement of Intellectual Property Law |
In the wake of the commencement of the North America Free Trade Agreement, which went into effect on January 1, 1994 and contains unprecedented harsh intellectual property rights enforcement... |
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10 |
2 |
1994-02-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Intellectual Property, Law Enforcement, Trade Crimes, Copyright |
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U.S., Italy and Panama Cooperate in Dismantling Cali Cartel Laundering Ring |
In an interview on January 20, 1994, Panamanian President Guillermo Endara disclosed that Panamanian authorities were informed and "indirectly" assisted Italian police in dismantling an important... |
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10 |
2 |
1994-02-01 |
Colombia, Italy, Panama |
Money Laundering, Drugs & Trafficking, Organized Crime, Law Enforcement |
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: El Salvador Protests U.S. Gov.?s Assistance to Fugitive U.S. Soldier Charged with Murder |
On January 29, 1994, the Salvadoran police and judicial authorities criticized and protested the assistance the U.S. Government allegedly gave to U.S. Major Mike Lopez who illegally fled El Salvador... |
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10 |
2 |
1994-02-01 |
El Salvador |
Immunity, Murder |
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U.S. Extradites Drug Suspect From Mexico |
On January 28, 1994, the Mexican Government extradited Juan Antonio "Tony" Ortiz to the U.S. to stand charges in Houston. In May 1993 Mexican authorities arrested Ortiz, who is 40 years old, after he... |
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10 |
2 |
1994-02-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Extradition, Drugs & Trafficking, Organized Crime |
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Fugitive Miami Cop Arrested and Deportation from Colombia Is Prepared |
On January 19, 1994, law enforcement authorities reported that on the previous day Armando "Scarface" Garcia, an accused ringleader in the notorious "River Cops" scandal that plagued Miami police... |
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10 |
2 |
1994-02-01 |
United States, Colombia |
Corruption, Extradition, Drugs & Trafficking, Bribery, Fugitive |
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Switzerland Extradites Former Bank Executive to Italy on Corruption Charges |
On February 10, 1994, Swiss authorities extradited Mr. Ruggero Firrao to Italy on corruption charges. Mr. Firrao, 70 years old, was a former head of Sace, the Italian credit guarantee organization.... |
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10 |
2 |
1994-02-01 |
Italy, Switzerland |
Corruption, Extradition, Financial Crimes, Freezing of Assets |
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Mexico-U.S. Extradition Treaty Will be Signed by April 1994 |
On February 19, 1994, Manuel Tello, the Mexican Minister of External Relations, stated that negotiation of the extradition treaty between Mexico and the United States will be completed and the treaty... |
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10 |
2 |
1994-02-01 |
United States, Mexico |
Extradition, Treaties, Criminal Procedure/Proceedings |
