ICC arrest warrants have been issued for Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant and [Hamas terrorist] Ibrahim Al-Masri
Despite Netanyahu and Gallant now being wanted across 124 countries, experts say the move is still unlikely to lead to an arrest
Imogen Saunders, an associate professor at the Australian National University College of Law, says,
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"it's unlikely the ICC's arrest warrants will have anyone in handcuffs"
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"Netanyahu and Gallant will be safe from prosecution, as long as they don't travel to any of the 124 member countries of the ICC"
"So what that means for Benjamin Netanyahu is as long as he stays within Israel, Israel is the only country in the world that could actually arrest him and they're clearly not going to do that"
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"It does curtail travel" "It does essentially put a limitation on freedom of movement"
ICC non-members
One of Israel's biggest allies, the US, does not recognise the authority of the ICC and has refused to become a member China, India, Israel and Russia are also not ICC parties
As a result, they're under no duty to arrest Netanyahu, even if he did travel to their country
Saunders added,
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"In some ways, they're in an easier position than Australia would be as Australia is a member"
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Saunders also said,
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it's a "big milestone" in the history of the ICC as it's the first time an arrest warrant has been issued on a leader with such strong ties to the West
Only 2 previous sitting heads of government have had arrest warrants issued by the ICC — neither of which had strong ties to the West 1. Russian president Vladimir Putin 2. and former Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir
Very interesting the name of Paolo D'Anna. Apparently, Al D'Arco mentions him in his book due to a meeting that took place at D'Anna's home in 1988 when he still was alive.
Until now just knew of Sonny Franzese and James Lanza dying 100+.
Gerry Hutch has handful of inmates canvassing votes for him in Mountjoy Prison There are over 700 inmates whose votes are up for grabs in the famous jail which lies in the heart of Dublin Central where The Monk is hoping to get elected as a TD
Severed horse head found at Sicilian property, in echo of Godfather scene Local authorities think head discovered at businessman’s property may be part of mafia intimidation tactic
the investigation 'Ndrangheta, the firepower of the Mazzaferro: an arsenal available to the clan. «We have valuable weapons» From the DDA of Rome the references to the operation "Circolo Formato". The role of Nicolò Sfara: «He procured weapons and ammunition» Published: 22/11/2024 – 11:41
ROME A veritable arsenal of weapons at the disposal of the 'ndrangheta Mazzaferro clan , the clan from Marina di Gioiosa Ionica that from Locride was able to expand with ramifications in northern Italy and abroad. The firepower that the clan could count on is described in the pages of the order of the investigation launched in Rome that led to the arrest of 25 people. The operation of the Capitoline DDA revealed the dense web of interests and relationships between members of the clan with local entrepreneurs for the control of companies "serving" the marketing of petroleum products for the implementation of tax fraud . And in the over 300 pages of the order, there is also talk of the interest in weapons of Nicolò Sfara (born in '94), known as "Leone-Francesco-Silvio-Bruno", nephew of the deceased boss Giuseppe Mazzaferro and the current regent, the boss Rocco Mazzaferro (born in '64). In the course of some conversations intercepted in the environment, it emerges, in fact, that Sfara «as proof of the role recognized to him within the association, worked to obtain weapons and ammunition of illicit origin».
The clan's arsenal: " We have valuable weapons " The Roman investigation refers to what was gathered in previous investigations into the Reggio clan. "We have valuable weapons... valuable weapons." A very young Nicolò Sfara said this in 2008, during a conversation intercepted and included in the documents of the "Circolo Formato" investigation. The reference is to the end-of-year party (December 31, 2008) that took place behind the house of Rocco Mazzaferro's father (which overlooks citrus fruit fields), where technical equipment for interceptions had been installed. The conversation shows that a certain Tonino, with a Roman accent but unidentified, had recently arrived and had even used a briefcase to transport the weapons and ammunition to the site . Among other things, the man had also brought "a 45 with a laser aiming system, a real 'bazooka'." "The gang and, through it, its affiliates, had a real arsenal at their disposal," the judges wrote, who emphasized: "The assortment was certainly vast and varied and it logically follows that it is an arsenal attributable to the Mazzaferro gang. Not only because of its vastness and variety, but also because it seems absolutely unthinkable that Mazzaferro Rocco could have "authorized the port" and allowed the entry and permanence of an arsenal of this kind in a place under his family's control without having had some measure of paternity over it." And among the main illicit activities carried out by the clan, since its origins, are cigarette smuggling, theft, fraud, the manufacturing and dealing of counterfeit banknotes, robberies, extortion, drug and arms trafficking.
READ ALSO: From Lombardy to Rome: the criminal rise of the Mazzaferro clan, with branches in Europe and South America
During a conversation dated January 2021 and ended up in the Roman investigation, it emerges that Sfara – and therefore the Mazzaferro gang – had access to weapons. In fact, the 30-year-old speaks with some unidentified individuals interested in buying and selling weapons and ammunition. « But have you tried all the shots here? " », the interlocutor asks Sfara. « I can bring him a pack of seven, eh, eh. More than that I can't say ... '', the conversation continues. « When he fires the shot, the shot yes, it compresses in the barrel, it goes, you know how to do it, half . So. This is a ... inc. le. ., we loaded these again, these go, they go a thousand percent, unless you put them in water ... » . (m.ripolo@corrierecal.it)
I'm not a psychopath so I will never understand what causes a person to want to harm someone if they make eye contact.
Can someone explain why killers are so offended if a guy looks at them in the eyes? Do killers take this as a threat if a guy is able to look at them directly?
I know in prisons killers get really fucking mad if a guy looks at them.
Because they are numb. The only thing I can imagine which haunts criminal psychopaths is the flash backs and memories of the bad deeds they’ve done
If they're true psychopaths and sociopaths, by their very definition, they don't have "haunting flashbacks and memories of the bad deeds they're done." lol.
So psychopaths don't have memories and don't overthink? Lol. They feel adrenaline, a sense of brotherhood before a hit, as justifying the Mafia hit they're about to do, most of the time they would relish thinking about a murder.
Back on topic, how has no one mentioned Senter and Testa? I remember that pic when the guys are around a table and I remember some of the guys commenting Senter had murdered someone that night.
Morning fellas! Last week, I got to listen to the Man Down LP in its entirety, but the album drops today in an official capacity. Go on Spotify and BLAST IT! My top 5 below
Were these "blended" Camorra Clans, or Mafia in America ,in that ,like in places like Naples they had members that were as young as teenagers? I'd guess that since some of the Italians probably married at 16 or 17, sometimes heads of their nuclear families, that they probably did have younger members than what the Cosa Nostra did in the last 60 years or so.
I believe that back in Sicily, the Mafia had a rule where they were allowed to recruit Sicilian boys as young as 14 into their clan. So I imagine that the Camorra probably followed the same type of format.
Son-in-law of powerful Mexican cartel boss arrested in Calif. after allegedly faking own death to ‘live life of luxury’ in US: feds
The son-in-law of one of Mexico’s most powerful cartel bosses has been arrested in California — after federal prosecutors say he faked his own death so he could disappear to “live a life of luxury” in the Golden State.
Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa, 37, was bagged Tuesday in Riverside, where he’d been living in a luxurious home paid for by the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación [CJNG], the Department of Justice said in a statement Thursday.
Gutierrez-Ochoa is married to the daughter of CJNG boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, a ruthless leader known in Mexico as “El Mencho.”
“The Jalisco Cartel is responsible for unprecedented violence in Mexico and helping to fuel the deadly drug crisis in the United States,” the DOJ said.
Gutierrez-Ochoa had allegedly been working for the CJNG for a decade and “personally coordinated the transportation and distribution of approximately 40,000 kilograms of methamphetamine and approximately 2,000 kilograms of cocaine in Mexico, all destined for the United States,” according to the agency.
And Gutierrez-Ochoa also wasn’t afraid to resort to violence to get the job done, prosecutors allege.
He is accused of kidnapping at least two members of the Mexican navy in 2021 as part of a ploy to release El Mencho’s wife after she was arrested.
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the powerful cartel boss known as El Mencho 3
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, the powerful Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación boss known as El Mencho.
He soon fled to the US, allegedly with assistance from El Mencho, who said he’d executed his son-in-law for deceiving him, the DOJ said.
Once in California, prosecutors allege Gutierrez-Ochoa rendezvoused with his wife, and after assuming a false identity, started a new life and “resided in a luxury residence in Riverside,” the feds added.
“The Jalisco Cartel — one of the world’s most violent and prolific drug trafficking organizations — is weaker today because of the tenacious efforts of law enforcement to track down and arrest a cartel leader who allegedly faked his own death and assumed a false identity to evade justice,” Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said in a statement.
“As these charges allege, Gutierrez-Ochoa directed the trafficking of lethal narcotics, causing untold destruction in our communities,” she added.
El Mencho is one of the most wanted cartel bosses in Mexico. The US is offering a $10 million reward for his arrest CBS NEws Gutierrez-Ochoa was hit with money laundering and drug trafficking charges and faces up to 20 years behind bars if convicted.
The US is seeking to bag El Mencho next — and is offering a $10 million reward for information leading to his capture.
His brother, Antonio Oseguera — also known as El Tony Montana — was arrested in Mexico in 2022 by a raid of heavily armed Mexican soldiers.
The family cartel specializes in trafficking drugs like meth and fentanyl to the US and has been fingered as one of the driving forces behind the country’s heroin crisis.
While it isn't clearly established in the film, the sequel takes place about 15-20 years after the original when young Lucius, who's no longer living in Rome but rather on the continent of Africa, is taken prisoner and must fight as a gladiator to win his freedom. Meanwhile, his mother Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) is still trying to fulfill her fathers dream of giving Rome back to the people. However, there are now 2 Caesar's in the form of Emperor Geta (Joseph Quinn) and Emperor Caracalla (Fred Hechinger), making her attempts even more difficult with 2 men on the throne rather than one. To be honest, I was against this idea when I originally heard about it. The first was a favorite of mine for years and going back 24 years later for a sequel not many people (outside of the studio of course) asked for seemed like nothing short of another money grab. I can confidently put your fears to rest as this is a worthy follow-up, although I still debate the necessity of it even after viewing it. Lucius' journey is a carbon copy of Maximus'. Lost family member, imprisonment, turn gladiator to fight for his freedom. Nothing new here. The continuing story of Lucilla is what pushes the story forward as well as the introduction of Macrinus, played smoothly as always by 2-time Academy Award winner Denzel Washington (who for my money, steals the show but that shouldn't be any big surprise). He doesn't stick out as some New Yorkers do in period pieces but adapts to this world effortlessly. In addition, Joseph Quinn continues to pad an impressive resume as the alpha of the 2 Caesar's who are both fun playing young, spoiled brats responsible for the empire. I've heard whispers of a 3rd Gladiator and the story leaves plenty of room for it but as always, it'll depend upon the box office receipts. I would most definitely be down for another run around The Coliseum with Ridley Scott and company in tow. 7/10
Another very 'quiet' capo of the LaRocca Family was Lou Volpe, who made money - but very little headlines - in the later years...
I guess Lou learned valuable lessons of when he and his brothers first operated back in the 1920s-30s, an era where the Volpes saw much blood and death, both to others, and among themselves.
We thought we'd post up Allocco as a little diversion from our "Camorra Series" this month. But have no fear, ButtonGuys will be back with another very interesting Camorra faction story in a few days.
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