US asks Switzerland for extradition of seven FIFA officials on bribery charges

Friday, July 3rd 2015 - 06:55 UTC

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The United States asked Switzerland on Thursday to extradite seven FIFA officials arrested in an investigation into a global bribery scandal at soccer's governing body, the Swiss Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) announced. Read full article

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golfcronie
If they know that they are NOT GUILTY why would they not go to the USA and clear their names ? I would, or do they think the charges are as corrupt as they are.
Jul 03rd, 2015 - 08:47 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Jack Bauer
If not mistaken, the 7 (seven) FIFA officials all come from countries where Justice is, at its best, not much more than a myth........now that they stand to be tried in the US, where Justice is slightly different, they are all shitting their pants.
Jul 03rd, 2015 - 06:51 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
The crook from Uruguay is probably wondering what he did wrong, after all he only took money he was entitled to, didn't he?

I wouldn't use that defence in the US though, they are grown-ups there and know right from wrong and are capable of enforcing the matter, not gullible children like the football fans of Uruguay.
Jul 03rd, 2015 - 07:42 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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