In Re Extradition of Platko

MEMORANDUM DECISION DENYING CERTIFICATION OF EX-TRADITABILITY

This matter is before the court on a request from the government of the Czech Republic for the extradition of Stefan Plat-ko (“Platko”) pursuant to the Extradition Treaty between the United States of America and Czechoslovakia of July 2, 1925 and the Supplementary Treaty of August 28, 1935 (collectively “Treaty”). On April 4, 2002, the United States Attorney filed a Complaint For Arrest With A View Towards Extradition Pursuant To Title 18 U.S.C. § 3184 . On April 4, 2002, Magistrate Judge Ruben B. Brooks issued a warrant for Platko’s arrest. Dkt No. 5. Platko was taken into custody on April 10, 2002. On June 17, 2002, Platko, represented by counsel, filed a Response And Opposition To Government’s Extradition Request. Dkt No. 13. On July 1, 2002, the government filed a Response And Opposition To Platko’s Memorandum. Dkt No. 17. On July 5, 2002, Platko filed a Reply Memorandum.

On July 9, 2002, this court held a hearing on the extradition request as required under 18 U.S.C. § 3184 . Christopher P. Tenorio, Esq. appeared on behalf of the government. Benjamin L. Coleman, Esq. appeared on behalf of Platko, who was present…