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Judge Allows Marimi Trial Despite Forced-Abduction Claims

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 3:16 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. District Judge ruled Marimi’s trial may continue despite forced-abduction claims.
The judge cited a doctrine that unlawful capture does not bar a trial.
She said the exception applies only if U.S. officials ordered the rendition, which allegations deny.
A second exception would apply if the United States breached the extradition agreement governing suspect transfers.

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U.S. District Judge ruled Marimi’s trial may continue despite forced-abduction claims.
The judge cited a doctrine that unlawful capture does not bar a trial.
She said the exception applies only if U.S. officials ordered the rendition, which allegations deny.
A second exception would apply if the United States breached the extradition agreement governing suspect transfers.