Can Minnesota Get Victor Barnard Back?

Alleged sex offender, Victor Barnard, has been captured in a beach resort in Brazil.  He had been living with a younger woman who apparently sheltered him in her home country.  Can law enforcement in Minnesota get Victor Barnard back here to face the music?victor Barnard

Let’s look at the allegations first.  Victor Barnard was a charismatic minister who led …

Amanda Knox—A Vacation in Italy??

Colin photoOne of my favorite countries is Italy and I’d like to go back there anytime.  Unfortunately for Amanda Knox, she may have to go back—against her will.

I’ve been a criminal lawyer for over 30 years and have followed Amanda Knox’s case.  As you may know, she was convicted in 2009 in Italy of murdering her roommate …

Extradition of Terrorists to U.S.

The BBC reported that after fourteen years, five suspected terrorists including Abu Hamza al-Masri, will finally be extradited to the United States.  uk-19852506. The five are accused of plotting the bombing of a U.S. embassy in East Africa in 1998.  Why did it take so long to get the courts to return him to U.S. jurisdiction?  What …