DOJ: Judiciaries Of The Western World Unite To Stop Trafficking Tiny Humans & Unseal Paradise Papers

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This is setting up prosecutions and asset forfeiture in trafficking tiny humans.

Puerto Rico Supreme Court Justice Addresses Latin American Judges at Department of Justice’s Judicial Studies Institute

Today, at the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, Justice Edgardo Rivera García gave the keynote address to 29 judges from Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Panama and Peru in San Juan, Puerto Rico as part of the Judicial Studies Institute (JSI) training program, a collaborative effort between the Department of Justice and Department of State to build the capacity of the judiciaries of the Western Hemisphere.

As a frequent contributor to the JSI program, Justice Rivera García stressed the importance of the judges’ contribution to rule of law in the hemisphere and lauded them for their role in the transformation of Latin American justice. 

With the support of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and in partnership with the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, the Department of Justice’s Office of Prosecutorial Development Assistance and Training (OPDAT) launched JSI in 2012 as a response to the wave of justice sector reforms in Latin America that saw many countries transition to an adversarial system.

Through instruction conducted in Spanish, practical exercises, and observations of courtroom proceedings, the JSI program provides judges with an opportunity to enhance their understanding of the fundamental principles, benefits, and challenges of the adversarial system.  This capacity building is critical to the region as the judge’s role in the adversarial system is different from that in the inquisitorial system.  In the inquisitorial system, the judge is actively involved in investigating the facts of the case, whereas in the adversarial system, the role of the judge is primarily that of an impartial referee between the prosecution and the defense.

Throughout 2018, judges from 10 Latin American countries will participate in JSI courses covering topics such as the development of rules of evidence, proportionality in sentencing, and opinion writing.  While each country’s transition to the adversarial system has been unique, the judges who have participated in the JSI program have displayed the same dedication to improving and strengthening the transparency and efficiency of their respective criminal justice systems.

 “The Judicial Studies Institute’s work with Latin American judges as their justice systems transition to adversarial systems is pivotal to ensure the fair and effective administration of justice throughout the hemisphere, which in turn promotes security throughout the region,” said Faye S. Ehrenstamm, Director of OPDAT.  “This would not be possible without both the deep commitment of the judiciaries from participating countries and the tremendous contributions by the U.S. federal and state judiciaries.  OPDAT is proud to be associated with JSI and its many contributions to the region.”

Since 2012, JSI, with its partners at the University of Puerto Rico and Inter-American University law schools, has hosted over 700 Latin American judges from 12 countries.  The program continues to expand with the introduction of a mentoring component for JSI alumni in 2017, and new course offerings on special topics including digital and electronic evidence, opinion writing, and asset forfeiture added to the curriculum each year.


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DOJ OPDAT Takes On Child Welfare Fraud With Job Opportunity In Honduras

Do you have a law degree?

Do you want to work and live in a warm place while you take out the Meanies?

Do you believe 'stealin' needs to stop?

Well, I believe I may have just found the job for you!

DOJ is kicking its game up to a whole 'nother level and it is about time.

Criminal Division's Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT)  is going after all those people who were stealin' from the children through privatization schemes of child welfare NGOs to fund political campaigns, to direct Public contracts to Private corporations to split to booty of their child welfare fraud schemes to fund bank and real estate fraud schemes to fund their dark, special projects, to fund their other dark, special projects, to continue stealin'.

For our new fans, I will be gracious enough to provide a tutorial of what stealin' is because too many do not click my embedded links to the my supportive sources.

STEALIN':   When a public official, whether appointed, candidate, elected, former staffer, or anyone who has taken an oath to uphold any controlling instrument of organization, like the U.S. Constitution, to not use one's public position for personal inurement by lying, greed, or just being really stupid by setting up and/or engaging in fraud schemes, whether simple or complex, to steal, not limited to, children, land, and/or the vote.

Typical indicators of simple fraud schemes may be demonstrated in patterns of emoluments or receiving titles of nobility by accepting trips to foreign countries, posting up Facebook fashion show selfies in South African Bentleys then running to church to do a political campaign fundraiser to cover it up.

Complex fraud schemes may take the form of recieving political campaign funding through FEC Political Action Committees set up by foreign nationals, (like Israel working under the cover of a Russian corporation) many who have been found culpable in civil fraud schemes through agency OIG investigations, that only have to pay a small percentage on the false claims, that do not have to register under FARA, to eventually through a kickback to the successfully elected candidate who will, in turn, direct more private contracts to the foreign national through legislative activities, not limited to tabling bills in committees, changing a vote, or manipulating a collective vote through blackmail, espionage or other questionable methods.

Working example of a DOJ OPDAT international complex fraud scheme.

CRIMINAL DIVISION (CRM)

OFFICE OF OVERSEAS PROSECUTORIAL DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING

ATTORNEY TEGUCIGALPA HONDURAS

18-CRM-OPD-007

About the Office: 

This assignment is for a period of 14 months, with the possibility of extension, contingent on the availability of funding. Appointment to this position will be effected by term or reimbursable detail appointment.

The mission of the Criminal Division's Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) is to develop and administer technical and developmental assistance designed to enhance the capabilities of foreign justice sector institutions and their law enforcement personnel. This assistance is administered in order to enable those institutions and their personnel to more effectively combat terrorism, organized crime, corruption, financial crimes and other types of crime in a manner consistent with the rule of law. The assistance is also administered to enable those institutions and their personnel to more effectively cooperate regionally and with the United States in combating such crime. http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/opdat.

Job Description: 

The Resident Legal Advisor (RLA) will work under the auspices of U.S. Embassy in Honduras. The RLA will represent the U.S. Department of Justice and OPDAT in the implementation of justice sector technical assistance activities designed to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Honduras on criminal matters and to assist the partner nation's efforts to build capacity and implement international best practices, especially relating to organized crime, corruption, financial crimes, and legislation. Specifically, the RLA will work with justice sector officials on: 1) legislative, procedural, and policy reform; 2) improving the basic skills of investigators, prosecutors, and judges; 3) developing or strengthening criminal justice institutions; and 4) improving the justice sector's capacities to pursue and adjudicate cases of transnational crime, corruption, and related offenses.

Qualifications: 

Required: We are seeking an experienced attorney. To qualify for this position, applicants must possess ALL of the requirements below:

1. A J.D. degree, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and be an active member of the bar in good standing.
2. Specific grade level requirements:
   • GS-15: At least four (4) years of post J.D. legal experience, to include four (4) years of prosecutorial experience at the federal or state level.
   • GS-14: At least three (3) years of post J.D. legal experience, to include three (3) years of prosecutorial experience at the federal or state level.
3. The applicant must be a proficient Spanish speaker, as well as proficient in reading and writing Spanish.

Preferred: The successful applicant should also have:

• Ability to function effectively in an international, multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Extensive prosecution experience;
• Experience in bar activities, teaching, designing course curricula, and/or work with international development projects; and
• Experience in developing and litigating federal criminal cases involving international extradition and mutual legal assistance

Salary: 

$89, 370 - $136,659. Compensation will be at the GS-14 or GS-15 level.

Travel: 

Travel to/from Honduras and within the country and region will be required.

Application Process: 

The Application Package must be received by 11:59PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.

Please submit your application through USAJobs. The list of required documents can be found in the USAJobs announcement.

1. If you do not already have an account, please create a USAJobs account before applying. You will be able to upload your resume and supporting documents and complete your profile prior to applying.
2. Once you have an account, apply to the USAJobs vacancy: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/488958000

Application Deadline: 

Thursday, February 8, 2018

Relocation Expenses: 

Relocation expenses are authorized.

Number of Positions: 

1

Updated January 19, 2018

Department Policies

Equal Employment Opportunity:  The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.  Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factor.  The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice.

Reasonable Accommodations:  This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency.  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Outreach and Recruitment for Qualified Applicants with Disabilities:   The Department encourages qualified applicants with disabilities, including individuals with targeted/severe disabilities to apply in response to posted vacancy announcements.  Qualified applicants with targeted/severe disabilities may be eligible for direct hire, non-competitive appointment under Schedule A (5 C.F.R. § 213.3102(u)) hiring authority.  Individuals with targeted/severe disabilities are encouraged to register for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Shared List of People with Disabilities (the Bender Disability Employment Registry) by submitting their resume to resume@benderconsult.com(link sends e-mail)and referencing "Federal Career Opportunities" in the subject line.  Additional information about the Bender Registry is available at www.benderconsult.com(link is external).  Individuals with disabilities may also contact one of the Department’s Disability Points of Contact (DPOC).  See list of DPOCs.    

Suitability and Citizenship:  It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment.  Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Congress generally prohibits agencies from employing non-citizens within the United States, except for a few narrow exceptions as set forth in the annual Appropriations Act (see, https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/non-citizens/).

Pursuant to DOJ component policies, only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review, U.S. Trustee’s Offices, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, qualifying non-U.S. citizens meeting immigration and appropriations law criteria may apply for employment with other DOJ organizations. However, please be advised that the appointment of non-U.S. citizens is extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department's mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ employees are subject to a residency requirement. Candidates who have lived outside the United States for two or more of the past five years will likely have difficulty being approved for appointments by the Department Security Staff. The two-year period is cumulative, not necessarily consecutive. Federal or military employees, or dependents of federal or military employees serving overseas, are excepted from this requirement.

Veterans:  There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans' preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s).

Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service- connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his  or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

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This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.

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Kentucky Works With Honduras To Capture Attorney In $550 Million Social Security Scam

If you think this is bad, you should see how the child welfare organizations operate in the same Social Supplemental Income claims for children, children who never see a dime.

Another successful conjugal collaborative.

Fugitive Kentucky lawyer Eric C. Conn captured in Honduras

Disgraced lawyer Eric Conn has been caught six months after fleeing Kentucky to avoid prison in the largest Social Security disability fraud in the nation’s history, according to a story posted on a news site in Honduras.

The story in El Heraldo said Conn was arrested by the country’s Technical Agency for Criminal Investigation, or ATIC.

The story did not say when Conn was arrested, but included photos of Conn with masked ATIC agents standing over him.

The story said police with a SWAT unit arrested Conn as he was leaving a restaurant in La Ceiba, a city of about 200,000 on the northern coast of the Central American nation.

The story said Conn is to be flown back to the U.S. Tuesday.

A spokesman for the FBI in Kentucky said he could not comment on the article.

Lexington attorney Scott White, who represented Conn before he fled, said he had not been given any official information about Conn being captured, but had heard rumors about it since the weekend.

It does appear Conn was taken into custody, White said. But given the shaky security situation and the presence of gangs in Honduras, “who knows” if Conn was legally seized, White said.

But if Conn was lawfully arrested and is legally returned to the U.S., that would come as no surprise, White said.

“The FBI usually gets their man,” White said.

The arrest ends an escape saga that had gotten nationwide attention.

Conn once had one of the nation’s largest practices representing people seeking federal disability benefits, but he pleaded guilty in March to stealing from the government and to bribing a Social Security judge.

Officials said the fraud was the biggest in the history of the Social Security program, obligating the government to pay more than $550 million in benefits if the investigation hadn’t intervened.

Conn admitted putting false evidence of clients’ disabilities in their claims, paying doctors to sign forms with little scrutiny, and giving more than $600,000 cash to the judge, David B. Daugherty.

Daugherty pleaded guilty in the case, and a psychologist from Pikeville, Bradley Adkins, was convicted of signing forms for that included false information.

Another former Social Security judge, Charlie Paul Andrus, pleaded guilty to being part of the scheme to discredit an agency employee who tried to expose the wrongdoing.

Conn was scheduled to be sentenced in July. He was on home detention while awaiting sentencing, but he fled June 2.

The FBI later released images showing that he was in New Mexico a few days after he fled.

A federal grand jury charged that a former employee of Conn’s, Curtis Lee Wyatt, helped Conn escape.

Wyatt allegedly opened a bank account to use in sending money out of the country for Conn, bought a truck for Conn to use in fleeing, and crossed the border into Mexico to see what kind of security was in place.

Conn is charged in that case with conspiracy and escape.

Wyatt has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for trial in February.

U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves sentenced Conn in absentia to 12 years in prison. Conn could face a life sentence on more than a dozen charges that prosecutors left in place from his original case after he fled.

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