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Ex-U.N. diplomat in bribe case likely faces more charges: U.S. prosecutor
Source: Reuters
US | Mon Oct 26, 2015 1:46pm EDT
Ex-U.N. diplomat in bribe case likely faces more charges: U.S. prosecutor
NEW YORK | BY NATE RAYMOND
A former United Nations General Assembly president accused of being part of a bribery scheme would likely face additional charges, a U.S. prosecutor said on Monday, as the diplomat prepared to be released from jail.
John Ashe, also a former U.N. ambassador from Antigua and Barbuda, already faces two counts of tax fraud in an indictment filed in Manhattan federal court.
But prosecutors have not charged Ashe with bribery, despite their allegations that he took $1.3 million in bribes from Chinese businessmen, because of the possible diplomatic immunity he enjoys. Prosecutors say that immunity does not apply to the tax charges.
At a court hearing, Assistant U.S. Attorney Janis Eckenberg said prosecutors were "looking carefully" at the immunity issue.
"It is likely if not quite likely there will be additional charges here," Eckenberg said. She said a decision would come as quickly as possible.
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Ex-U.N. diplomat in bribe case likely faces more charges: U.S. prosecutor
NEW YORK | BY NATE RAYMOND
A former United Nations General Assembly president accused of being part of a bribery scheme would likely face additional charges, a U.S. prosecutor said on Monday, as the diplomat prepared to be released from jail.
John Ashe, also a former U.N. ambassador from Antigua and Barbuda, already faces two counts of tax fraud in an indictment filed in Manhattan federal court.
But prosecutors have not charged Ashe with bribery, despite their allegations that he took $1.3 million in bribes from Chinese businessmen, because of the possible diplomatic immunity he enjoys. Prosecutors say that immunity does not apply to the tax charges.
At a court hearing, Assistant U.S. Attorney Janis Eckenberg said prosecutors were "looking carefully" at the immunity issue.
"It is likely if not quite likely there will be additional charges here," Eckenberg said. She said a decision would come as quickly as possible.
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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/10/26/us-usa-crime-un-idUSKCN0SK26A20151026
