• The Extradition of Julian Assange is the Latest Blow to Press Freedom

    The Extradition of Julian Assange is the Latest Blow to Press Freedom

    Either everyone gets to enjoy journalistic independence, or the powers-that-be transform journalism into glorified public relations job.
  • Men accused in Carlos Ghosn escape plot face skeptical US judge

    Men accused in Carlos Ghosn escape plot face skeptical US judge

    A federal judge in Boston said on Thursday she would likely reject a last-ditch effort by two men to avoid being extradited to Japan to face charges that they helped former Nissan Chairman Carlos
  • US judge delays extradition to Carlos Ghosn accomplices to Japan

    US judge delays extradition to Carlos Ghosn accomplices to Japan

    A judge on Thursday ordered the feds to wait to extradite the American father-son duo accused of helping ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn flee Japan last year.US District Judge Indira Talwani approved a
  • Judge rules Carlos Ghosn’s American accomplices can be turned over to Japan

    Judge rules Carlos Ghosn’s American accomplices can be turned over to Japan

    A federal judge on Friday ruled that two Massachusetts men can be legally extradited to Japan to face charges they helped former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn flee the country in a box and on a private jet. US Magistrate Judge Donald Cabell in Boston rejected the arguments against extradition by US Army Special Forces veteran …
  • Trudeau refuses to swap Huawei exec for detainees in China

    Trudeau refuses to swap Huawei exec for detainees in China

    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday rejected a call to swap an imprisoned Huawei Technologies executive for two citizens held by Beijing, saying such a move would set a bad precedent and harm Canada. Shortly after Vancouver police arrested Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou on a US arrest warrant in December 2018, Beijing …
  • Feds slam ex-Green Beret, son’s attempt to avoid extradition over Ghosn escape

    Feds slam ex-Green Beret, son’s attempt to avoid extradition over Ghosn escape

    Read More: Japan eyes extradition of ex-Green Beret who allegedly aided Carlos Ghosn escape Ex-Green Beret says it wasn’t a crime to help Carlos Ghosn escape Turkey charges seven in wild escape of ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn Ex-Green Beret and his son arrested for helping Carlos Ghosn flee Japan
  • Ex-Green Beret says it wasn’t a crime to help Carlos Ghosn escape

    Ex-Green Beret says it wasn’t a crime to help Carlos Ghosn escape

    Two Americans accused of helping Carlos Ghosn flee Tokyo have a simple argument for why they shouldn’t face charges in Japan: They didn’t break the law. In a lengthy federal court filing, lawyers for ex-Green Beret Michael Taylor and his son Peter said the pair’s alleged role in the ex-Nissan CEO’s dramatic flight out of …
  • Japan eyes extradition of ex-Green Beret who allegedly aided Carlos Ghosn escape

    Japan eyes extradition of ex-Green Beret who allegedly aided Carlos Ghosn escape

    Japanese officials want to extradite two Americans accused of helping ex-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn make his dramatic escape from Tokyo. Japan is getting ready to formally request the extradition of ex-Green Beret Michael Taylor, 59, and his son, Peter Taylor, according to reports. US authorities arrested the pair at Japan’s request on Wednesday. “We are …