Extradition

Oregon’s Sanctuary Promise Law Raises Questions on Extradition Efforts by District Attorneys

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Salem, Oregon — A law in Oregon designed to enhance sanctuary protections is raising significant concerns among district attorneys across the state, particularly when it comes to the challenges of extraditing suspects. Enacted to prevent law enforcement agencies from using state resources to apprehend individuals solely based on their immigration status, this law now appears to complicate procedures that extend beyond immigration issues, affecting the broader spectrum of criminal justice. The Sanctuary Promise Law, as it’s termed, initially sought to reinforce Oregon’s stance as a refuge for immigrants. It restricts local and state police from … Read more

Estranged Husband of Manhattan Art Dealer Faces Extradition to Brazil for Alleged Murder-for-Hire

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – The estranged husband of a murdered multimillionaire Manhattan art dealer is facing extradition to Brazil on suspicion of ordering his murder, according to sources. Daniel Garcia Carrera, 53, is alleged to have paid for the murder of his estranged husband, Brent Sikkema, 75, who was fatally stabbed at his winter home in Rio de Janeiro in January. A judge in the city has ruled on the extradition, stating that Brazil’s justice department must make a formal request to the Department of Justice in Washington DC. Garcia Carrera, who was arrested … Read more

Turkish-Cypriot Lawyer Faces Extradition to Cyprus: A Controversial Property Sale Stirs International Tensions

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MILAN, Italy – A Turkish-Cypriot lawyer was recently extradited from Italy to Cyprus in connection with an alleged property sale. The extradition comes as a result of a cross-border investigation and legal cooperation between the two countries. The lawyer, whose identity remains undisclosed, is accused of involvement in the illegal sale of multiple properties in Cyprus. The investigation began after complaints were filed by individuals who claimed to be the rightful owners of the properties. This prompted authorities in Cyprus to request assistance from their Italian counterparts. Following the extradition, the lawyer was transferred to … Read more

Julian Assange’s Life Hangs in the Balance as Extradition Appeal Approaches, Says Lawyer

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London, United Kingdom – Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, is facing the potential risk to his life if his final appeal against extradition to the United States is unsuccessful, according to his lawyer. Assange, who is wanted in the US over allegations of obtaining and disclosing national defense information, has spent the past four years in Belmarsh prison in London, following his eviction from the Ecuadorian embassy in 2019. Jennifer Robinson, Assange’s lawyer and an international human rights lawyer, expressed concerns about her client’s health, stating that he suffers from a major depressive illness … Read more