Extradition

Mehul Choksi’s Legal Team Crafts Strategic 3-Point Plan to Counter Extradition, Citing Health Concerns and Unfavorable Conditions

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New Delhi, India — Mehul Choksi, a fugitive businessman wanted by the Indian authorities for his alleged involvement in a $2 billion fraud at the Punjab National Bank, is employing a strategic defense to avoid extradition from Antigua, where he is currently residing. Choksi’s lawyer, Vijay Aggarwal, has laid out a three-pronged approach focusing on his client’s health issues, the political motivations behind the case, and the condition of Indian prisons. Choksi, who holds citizenship in Antigua and Barbuda since 2017, argues that his health is too fragile to endure the rigors of extradition and … Read more

Final Extradition: U.S. Confirms Legal Alignment and Human Rights Compliance in Tahawwur Rana’s Transfer to India

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New Delhi, India — As the Trump administration authorized the extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India in early 2025, his attorney, John D. Cline, mounted a fervent last-minute attempt to prevent his client’s transfer. Cline reached out to U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, appealing on health grounds and alleging potential mistreatment in India. Despite these efforts, Rubio’s office maintained that the extradition adhered to international obligations under the United Nations’ Convention Against Torture (CAT). At the heart of the legal battle, Cline’s advocacy centered on a plea to Rubio to reconsider the extradition decision. Cline argued … Read more

Gov. Hochul Defends New York Doctor Against Louisiana Extradition Over Telemedicine Abortion Pill Case

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ALBANY, N.Y. — In a bold stance against an extradition order from Louisiana, Governor Kathy Hochul made a significant announcement on Thursday regarding reproductive rights, highlighting the protective measures New York State has instated following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This response came after a Louisiana court indicted Dr. Margaret Carpenter and her company, Nightingale Medical, PC, along with another individual, for distributing abortion-inducing medication via telemedicine. Last month, the grand jurors in the District Court for the Parish of West Baton Rouge charged the parties involved with committing a criminal … Read more

Grand Jury Reviews Evidence in Murder Case of UnitedHealthcare CEO, Suspect Faces Extradition Battle

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New York, NY — In a significant legal development, Manhattan prosecutors have initiated proceedings before a grand jury against Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The move to secure an indictment is part of efforts to facilitate Mangione’s extradition from Pennsylvania, where he is currently incarcerated. Mangione, who is facing charges of second-degree murder among others, is represented by attorney Thomas Dickey. Dickey has stated his intent to oppose the extradition efforts, indicating that Mangione will plead not guilty to all charges. The case has drawn attention due … Read more