Failure to Obtain Criminal Restitution
in Federal Prosecution of Human Trafficking Cases in the United States
When «Mandatory» Does Not Mean Mandatory: Failure to Obtain Criminal Restitution
in Federal Prosecution of Human Trafficking in the United States, Wilmer Hale and The Human Trafficking Pro Bono Legal Center (September 2014)
Not exact matches
In any case, one doesn't need to in any way defend Edwards» conduct to see that the matter is a bit complex, and the prosecution for a federal crime, and the prospective punishment, extraordinarily hars
In any case, one doesn't need to
in any way defend Edwards» conduct to see that the matter is a bit complex, and the prosecution for a federal crime, and the prospective punishment, extraordinarily hars
in any way defend Edwards» conduct to see that the matter is a bit complex, and the
prosecution for a
federal crime, and the prospective punishment, extraordinarily harsh.
During the Obama administration, the Justice Department issued guidelines to help banks avoid
federal prosecution when dealing with pot businesses
in states where the drug is legal.
On top of the risk of
federal prosecution, IRS targeting and asset seizure, cannabis entrepreneurs have to cope with the hazards of conducting a business that deals mostly
in cash, since a majority of traditional financial institutions — banks, credit card issuers, and payment transaction companies — won't provide services to the industry.
In the letter, Frerichs said that this has left the legal cannabis industry «with limited confidence it will not face criminal
prosecution» from
federal officials.
«But, because the business is so highly regulated on a state level and the threat of
federal as well as state
prosecution for violation remains, potential investors will want to take a long, hard look at the operations and the people involved
in any investment opportunity.»
Since its formation, the task force has made great strides
in facilitating increased investigation and
prosecution of financial crimes; enhancing coordination and cooperation among
federal, state and local authorities; addressing discrimination
in the lending and financial markets; and conducting outreach to the public, victims, financial institutions and other organizations.
Among her greatest hits were the
prosecution of a pair of rogue
federal agents who were stealing bitcoin while investigating the illicit marketplace Silk Road
in 2015, and settling a criminal investigation into Ripple later that same year.
Oregon's Supreme Court, which had already concluded that this question was irrelevant, dutifully answered that
in its judgment criminal
prosecution of Smith and Black would violate the
federal Constitution.
Laufer reassures us, «The Obama administration and the DOJ have issued the Cole Memo, which deprioritizes
federal criminal
prosecutions of marijuana crimes, when commercial operators are operating
in accordance with state laws.»
All major civil rights gains to date
in this country (abolition, women's sufferage, minority equality) have required
federal intervention and
prosecution of
federal violators to prevent civil rights abuses.
Shepard Kopp represents individuals and businesses
in state and
federal criminal investigations and
prosecutions.
He added that: «On the 8th of May, 2018, the Inspector General of Police sent a letter to the President of the Senate,
Federal Republic of Nigeria signed by the Commissioner of Police, Legal and
Prosecution Department, explaining why he would not be appearing before the Senate on the 9th of May, 2018 due to legal restraint as a result of pending cases before the courts filed: (i) by Senator Dino Melaye against the IGP and the Nigeria Police Force
in the High Court of the
Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
in suit No.
The
prosecution could rest its case as early as tomorrow morning
in the
federal political corruption trial of former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano and former Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, now
in its 10th week.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he has spoken to
federal prosecutors regarding the
prosecution of his former top aide and eight others involved
in an economic development scandal.
Restaurateur Harendra Singh on Thursday finished his testimony
in the
federal corruption trial of former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, his wife, Linda, and former Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, after 13 days on the stand and as the
prosecution challenged two crucial sets of evidence submitted by defense attorneys.
The
prosecution and defense offered two very different versions of events
in the trial of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's former top aide Joe Percoco and three business associates
in Federal District Court
in Manhattan on Tuesday.
The Justice Department said
in a statement, «After carefully considering the Supreme Court's recent decision and the principles of
federal prosecution, we have made the decision not to pursue the case further.»
The trial,
in federal district court
in Manhattan, will heat up on Monday, when the
prosecution's star witness, former longtime Cuomo associate and lobbyist Todd Howe is scheduled to begin his testimony.
Grandeau says despite the rampant corruption, all of the cases against lawmakers
in recent years have stemmed from
federal prosecutions, not state ethics authorities.
Crowley and Hoffmann are
prosecution witnesses
in the
federal corruption trial of former Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, and his wife, Linda.
Judge Pamela K. Chen of the
Federal District Court
in Brooklyn ordered a postponement of the Republican congress member's criminal trial until Feb. 2 to give his defense team time to examine evidence gathered by the
prosecution, including tape recorded conversations with potential witnesses.
The criminal
prosecutions spawned by the CityTime case reached a quiet denouement when a
federal judge
in Manhattan sentenced Carl Bell, a computer specialist at the center of the scheme, to three years» probation, showing leniency because he had given crucial help to investigators.
At 1:45 p.m., U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Cory Booker along with Rep. Steve Cohen will reintroduce a bipartisan bill that would allow patients to access medical marijuana
in states where it is legal without fear of
federal prosecution, SVC 203, Washington, D.C.
COR Development Co. president Steven Aiello — a co-defendant
in a Manhattan
federal trial along with former top Cuomo aide Joseph Percoco — planned to deliver the hefty contribution at the 2013 fundraiser, star
prosecution witness Todd Howe testified.
Bharara, who was rebuked by a
federal judge
in April for a «media blitz» following the arrests of Silver and Skelos, maintained a relatively low profile during the
prosecution of Silver and Skelos.
In what has become a sad obligation for prominent
federal law enforcement officials, Daly expressed dismay at the blight of corruption
prosecutions and convictions visited upon Connecticut since the 20th century was drawing to a close.
The
prosecution and defense offered two very different versions of events
in the trial of Governor Cuomo «s former top aide Joe Percoco and three business associates
in Federal District Court
in Manhattan Tuesday.
Castro resigned his seat Thursday afternoon and said
in a statement that he continues to cooperate with state and
federal authorities
in «this
prosecution and
in other investigations.»
A Montauk fishing trip and a steakhouse lunch were but two of the perks used to coax a former top aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo into bribery schemes, a star witness for the
prosecution testified Monday
in Manhattan
federal court.
The
prosecution and defense offered two very different versions of events
in the trial of Gov. Andrew Cuomo «s former top aide Joe Percoco and three business associates
in Federal District Court
in Manhattan Tuesday.
Arlo Devlin - Brown, a veteran
federal prosecutor
in Manhattan who led a string of prominent Wall Street cases and more recently oversaw the
prosecutions of two of New York's most powerful state politicians, is departing for the private sector.
Others are the Code of Conduct Bureau, the CCT; the CCT chairman, Umar; Mr. Ataedzeagu Adza, CCB chairman, Mr. Sam Saba; Director of Public
Prosecutions of the
Federal Ministry of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Diri, and a Deputy Director
in the ministry, Mr. Muslim Hassan.
In May 2007,
federal prosecutors brought a criminal
prosecution of Purdue Pharma, the Stamford, Connecticut - based maker of OxyContin.
The trial of a former Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, Air Chief Marshal Alex S. Badeh, continued on Tuesday, June 28, 2016 before Justice Okon Abang of the
Federal High Court sitting
in Maitama, Abuja with the
prosecution witness, Mustapha Yerima, further stating how he was pressured by the defendants to claim the property allegedly acquired with the proceeds of crime.
Federal investigators subpoenaed the Suffolk DA's office, seeking all records related to its 2008
prosecution of criminal defense attorney Robert Macedonio, whose drug possession case remains shrouded
in secrecy and involved unusual legal maneuvering.
Mr. Abubakar Madaki, a
prosecution witness
in the on - going trial of former Chairman, DAAR Communications Plc, Mr Raymond Dokpesi, Friday, told the
Federal High Court, Abuja...
A
prosecution witness, Mr. Ayobami Oluwarinu, on Wednesday, narrated before the
Federal High Court
in Abuja, how Chairman emeritus of DAAR Communications Plc, High Chief Raymond...
In addition to 17 people named in a federal indictment unsealed Wednesday, New York State has charged 12 people in a related prosecutio
In addition to 17 people named
in a federal indictment unsealed Wednesday, New York State has charged 12 people in a related prosecutio
in a
federal indictment unsealed Wednesday, New York State has charged 12 people
in a related prosecutio
in a related
prosecution.
Mr. Abubakar Madaki, a
prosecution witness
in the on - going trial of former Chairman, DAAR Communications Plc, Mr Raymond Dokpesi, Friday, told the
Federal High Court, Abuja that the accused received money for rendering no services.
The group said
in a statement on Sunday by its Executive Director, Adetokunbi Mumuni, that it resorted to suing the
Federal Government after its request for Patience's
prosecution was ignored by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN).
Prosecutions and convictions for corruption have come from the
federal government, like U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, who oversaw the conviction of the former legislative leaders and who has issued criminal complaints against nine people involved
in Cuomo's economic development projects.
At the top: the arrest of
prosecution star witness Todd Howe, who was whisked out of his hotel room
in the midst of his multiday testimony and placed
in a
federal jail.
Chogah, the second
prosecution witness, told the
Federal High Court
in Abuja that as cashier of the Government House, he was directed by his boss, Aluga, the third defendant, to collect a remittance of N450 million.
In a statement, Bharara's office said there was «insufficient evidence to meet the high burden of proof required for a
federal criminal civil rights
prosecution.»
(EFCC Press Release) The trial of a cousin to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Azibaola Robert, his wife, Stella and their company, One Plus Holdings, continued before Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the
Federal High Court sitting
in Maitama, Abuja on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 with a
prosecution witness, David Nkpe, telling the court how some individuals and companies were alleged to have received payment from the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, without contract or approvals.
Grimm defeated Democratic incumbent Rep. Michael McMahon — now the borough's district attorney —
in the Tea Party wave of 2010 and easily won re-election
in 2014 while under
federal indictment
in the tax case, claiming his innocence and charging he was the victim of a politically motivated
prosecution.
In addition, Ms. Hormozi was responsible for the investigation of former Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, and was designated as Special Assistant United States Attorney in connection with a federal prosecution of Mr. Espad
In addition, Ms. Hormozi was responsible for the investigation of former Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, and was designated as Special Assistant United States Attorney
in connection with a federal prosecution of Mr. Espad
in connection with a
federal prosecution of Mr. Espada.
The
prosecution and defense offered two very different versions of events
in the trial of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo «s former top aide Joe Percoco and three business associates
in Federal District Court
in Manhattan Tuesday.