Terrorism Update
Here is a little update on whats going on in the battle against terrorism other then what the media tells you. More on other groups besides the Italian table cloth wearing camel jockeys. Brought to you by the experts at Counterterroism blog.
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May 22, 2005
Sinn Fein Lobbyist Denied Entry into US
The Washington Times/AP has reported that Rita O’Hare, who has been Sinn Fein’s senior lobbyist in the US since 1998, was denied her “special” visa to reenter the United States after a recent trip to Ireland. O’Hare, who is reported to be a fugitive from British authorities because she jumped bail in Northern Ireland there more than 30 years ago while awaiting trial for attempted murder of British soldiers, should require what would be a waiver of inadmissibility to enter the US under the US Immigration and Nationality Act. It appears the Department of Homeland Security has decided to not grant that waiver again, at least for the moment. (The propriety of O’Hare, arguably a fugitive suspect terrorist alien, ever being granted such a waiver of inadmissibility in the first place won’t be discussed here.)
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Posted by Bill West
[ Amazing considering are close ties with England on this war she wasn't turned over sooner.]
May 21, 2005
Federal Judge Dismisses 15 Convictions in Important Lazarenko Money Laundering Case
Yesterday, a federal judge threw out 15 of the 29 convictions in the case against former Ukraine Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko. The judge reaffirmed 14 of the convictions, mostly for money laundering and interstate transportation of stolen property. The same judge threw out 24 charges of the original 53-count indictment during the trial last year. The case, an extremely complex matter also involving Lazarenko's claims of assassination attempts against him and his claims for political asylum, is important for two reasons. First, Lazarenko was the first former head of state tried and convicted in the U.S. since Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega's conviction in 1992, and thus the case strained U.S-Ukraine relations. Second, and more importantly in the terrorism context, this was the first money laundering conviction in the U.S. in which the alleged crimes took place outside the U.S., with the proceeds then deposited in San Francisco financial institutions, thereby supporting money laundering charges in the eyes of federal prosecutors. As one excellent article worth reading states, "If Lazarenko was convicted, it would give U.S. attorneys the authority to judge whether anyone anywhere had committed fraud or extortion under their own nation's legal code, and then to hold them accountable in U.S. courts, as long as their money had moved through ubiquitous dollar accounts." The convictions caused officials of foreign financial institutions to voice concern over extraterritoriality of the Bank Secrecy Act, as amended by the USA Patriot Act. One other interesting point about this case: the U.S. Attorney who gave the final go-ahead to indict Lazarenko was Robert Mueller, now the FBI Director. This continues to be an interesting case to follow as Lazarenko's attorney prepares an appeal for the federal appeals court, where he will certainly challenge the theory underlying the money laundering convictions.
Posted by Andrew Cochran
[Don't get me wrong he is a bad man and needs to prosecuted but here we cross a line that I do not think this country is ready for. This line is part of the globilization process that can lead to American citizens being picked up off our streets and prosecuted by foriegn governments for political and imaginary social crimes.]
Just a few things going on. Lots of court cases that the press won't report or briefly mention with no follow up. Amazing that they just don't get the picture.If we do not go after these thugs/punks/criminals thier preciouse first admendment is at risk and the fourth estate will no longer have the self appointed liberties they enjoy.
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May 22, 2005
Sinn Fein Lobbyist Denied Entry into US
The Washington Times/AP has reported that Rita O’Hare, who has been Sinn Fein’s senior lobbyist in the US since 1998, was denied her “special” visa to reenter the United States after a recent trip to Ireland. O’Hare, who is reported to be a fugitive from British authorities because she jumped bail in Northern Ireland there more than 30 years ago while awaiting trial for attempted murder of British soldiers, should require what would be a waiver of inadmissibility to enter the US under the US Immigration and Nationality Act. It appears the Department of Homeland Security has decided to not grant that waiver again, at least for the moment. (The propriety of O’Hare, arguably a fugitive suspect terrorist alien, ever being granted such a waiver of inadmissibility in the first place won’t be discussed here.)
Continue reading "Sinn Fein Lobbyist Denied Entry into US"
Posted by Bill West
[ Amazing considering are close ties with England on this war she wasn't turned over sooner.]
May 21, 2005
Federal Judge Dismisses 15 Convictions in Important Lazarenko Money Laundering Case
Yesterday, a federal judge threw out 15 of the 29 convictions in the case against former Ukraine Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko. The judge reaffirmed 14 of the convictions, mostly for money laundering and interstate transportation of stolen property. The same judge threw out 24 charges of the original 53-count indictment during the trial last year. The case, an extremely complex matter also involving Lazarenko's claims of assassination attempts against him and his claims for political asylum, is important for two reasons. First, Lazarenko was the first former head of state tried and convicted in the U.S. since Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega's conviction in 1992, and thus the case strained U.S-Ukraine relations. Second, and more importantly in the terrorism context, this was the first money laundering conviction in the U.S. in which the alleged crimes took place outside the U.S., with the proceeds then deposited in San Francisco financial institutions, thereby supporting money laundering charges in the eyes of federal prosecutors. As one excellent article worth reading states, "If Lazarenko was convicted, it would give U.S. attorneys the authority to judge whether anyone anywhere had committed fraud or extortion under their own nation's legal code, and then to hold them accountable in U.S. courts, as long as their money had moved through ubiquitous dollar accounts." The convictions caused officials of foreign financial institutions to voice concern over extraterritoriality of the Bank Secrecy Act, as amended by the USA Patriot Act. One other interesting point about this case: the U.S. Attorney who gave the final go-ahead to indict Lazarenko was Robert Mueller, now the FBI Director. This continues to be an interesting case to follow as Lazarenko's attorney prepares an appeal for the federal appeals court, where he will certainly challenge the theory underlying the money laundering convictions.
Posted by Andrew Cochran
[Don't get me wrong he is a bad man and needs to prosecuted but here we cross a line that I do not think this country is ready for. This line is part of the globilization process that can lead to American citizens being picked up off our streets and prosecuted by foriegn governments for political and imaginary social crimes.]
Just a few things going on. Lots of court cases that the press won't report or briefly mention with no follow up. Amazing that they just don't get the picture.If we do not go after these thugs/punks/criminals thier preciouse first admendment is at risk and the fourth estate will no longer have the self appointed liberties they enjoy.
