Aug 15
2024
9th Cir. 2:23-cv-04223- Published
TAHAWWUR HUSSAIN RANA v. W.Z. JENKINS II
The Ninth Circuit affirmed the denial of Tahawwur Hussain Rana's habeas petition challenging his extradition to India. The court held that the extradition treaty's double jeopardy exception applies to charged crimes with distinct elements, not underlying acts, allowing extradition despite Rana's prior U.S. acquittal.