Sentences with phrase «in federal prosecution»

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)

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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 harsIn 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 harsin 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 prosecutioIn addition to 17 people named in a federal indictment unsealed Wednesday, New York State has charged 12 people in a related prosecutioin a federal indictment unsealed Wednesday, New York State has charged 12 people in a related prosecutioin 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. EspadIn 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. Espadin 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.