IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES

FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF ALABAMA

EASTERN DIVISION

)

In the Matter of the Extradition of )

MARIA del ROSARIO MORENO-VAZQUEZ ) 3:06-CV-761-MEF-CSC

a/k/a MARIA COONLEY )

)

United States’s Notice of Filing Power Point Exhibit

Based upon the Court’s request, the United States gives notice through this pleading

that it is filing copies of the Power Point slides that it used during Moreno-Vazquez’s

extridiction hearing on June 11, 2008. The slides are attached as Exhibit A to this pleading.

Respectfully submitted this the 12th of June, 2008.

LEURA G. CANARY

UNITED STATES ATTORNEY

/s/ Christopher Snyder

CHRISTOPHER A. SNYDER

Assistant United States Attorney

131 Clayton Street

Montgomery, AL 36104

Phone: (334)223-7280

Fax: (334)223-7135

E-mail: christopher.a.snyder@usdoj.gov

/s/ Andrea Tisi

Andrea Tisi

Senior Trial Attorney

Office of International Affairs

Criminal Division

U.S. Department of Justice

Phone: (202) 353-4469

Fax: (202) 514-0080

E-mail: Andrea.Tisi@usdoj.gov

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Certificate of Service

I hereby certify that on June 12, 2008, I electronically filed the foregoing with the

Clerk of the Court using the CM/ECF system, which will send notification of such filing to

the following: Ben Elton Bruner. 

/s/ Christopher Snyder

CHRISTOPHER A. SNYDER

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In the Matter of the 

Extradition of 

MARIA del ROSARIO 

MORENO-VAZQUEZ

Case No. 3:06-CV-761-CSC

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Elements of Extradition

n Jurisdiction (Personal and Subject Mo Existence of a treaty with Mexico cur

force;

p Existence of criminal charges in Mexq Extraditable offense(s); andr Probable cause, including identity.

Ornelas v. Ruiz, 161 U.S. 502 (1896); Yapp v. Reno, 26 F.3d 1562, 1565 

Hill v. United States, 737 F.2d 950, 951 n.1 (11th Cir. 1984).

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

n Jurisdiction (Personal and Subject M

 Pe so a Ju sd ct o rsonal Jurisdiction

9 Moreno-Vazquez currently resides in the Middle Di

Alabama

 Subject Matter Jurisdiction Subject Matter Jurisdiction

9 18 U.S.C. § 3184 gives this Court subject matter ju

 Moreno-Vazquez conceded both in the p

conference.

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

o Existence of a treaty with Mexico curr

force;

 U S. .-Mexico Extradition Treaty May 4 1978 31 U S T 

Mexico Extradition Treaty, May 4, 1978, 31 U.S.T

1978 U.S.T. Lexis 317 (in force since Jan. 25, 1980) (Exhs. A & E).

 Andrew N. Keller Declarations, U.S. State Department

relevant . . . treaty . . . [is] in full force and effect betweeUnited States . . . and Mexico” (Exhs. A & E). 

Kastnerova v. United States, 365 F.3d 980, 986 (11th Cir. 2004) (noth j di i d f E i ’ d i i b h lidi f 

he judiciary defers to Executive’s determination about the validity of 

 Moreno-Vazquez conceded the treaty’s existence in th

conference.

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

p Existence of criminal charges in Mexic

A. Child Trafficking

9 Violates Article 366-ter in relation to Arti

quater of Mexican Federal Penal Code. 1, 52-56, & 58.)

9 Arrest warrant issued September 27, 20

State of Mexico (Exh. 56).

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

p Existence of criminal charges in Mexic

B. Forgery of a Public Document

9 Violates Article 244 Violates Article 244, § I and punishable 

I and punishable 

243 of Mexican Federal Penal Code. (Ex66-68)

9 Arrest warrant issued on June 8, 2005 in 

Federal District. (Exhs. 66 & 68)

 Moreno-Vazquez conceded the existenc

Vazquez conceded the existenc

both criminal charges.

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

q Extraditable offenses under the Treaty

 Two types of treaties

9 A Dual Criminality Treaty and A Dual Criminality Treaty and9 A List Treaty

 Mexico has both dual criminality and list 

provisions. 

 Moreno-Vazquez’s alleged offenses . . .

9 Child Trafficking Child Trafficking9 Forgery of a Public Document

. . . exist under both provisions.

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

q Extraditable offenses under the Treaty 

 Dual Criminality Portion of Treaty, (Exh

A ti l 2(3) “[S]h ll l b t d f Article 2(3): “[S]hall also be granted fo

acts which, although not being include

App , p , endix, are punishable, in accordanthe federal laws of both [the U.S. and . . . by a deprivation of liberty [in excesone year one year.”

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

q Extraditable offenses under the Treaty 

 Dual Criminality Law

9 D t f th f th i Does not focus on the name of the crim9 The countries’ scope of liability need n

identical

9 Sufficient that the alleged particular ac

criminal in both countries 

Collins v. Loisel, 259 U.S. 309, 312 (1922); Gallo-Chamo

States, 233 F.3d 1298, 1307 (11th Cir. 2000).

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

q Extraditable offenses under the Treaty 

 Dual Criminality Analysis of Child Traffick

 Particular alleged act: Particular alleged act:

9 Moreno-Vazquez removed both of their m

children 

9 F M i i i l ti f th i f th ’ j 

From Mexico in violation of their father’s j

custody rights 

9 Without the father’s permission.

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

q Extraditable offenses under the Treaty 

 Dual Criminality Analysis of Child Traffick

 Under Mexican Federal Penal Code Under Mexican Federal Penal Code Alleged Particular Acts are Criminalized as 

Child Trafficking, at Articles 366-ter and 366-q

 “Whoever illegally moves a person under the age of 

shall be punished by imprisonment from three to ten fine . . . . The sentences imposed in this article sha

imposed on the father or the mother of a person und

of 16 who, illicitly and without the consent of the parmoves the child outside of national territory with the changing their permanent residence of or preventing mother or father .” (Exh. A & 58)

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

q Extraditable offenses under the Treaty 

 Dual Criminality Analysis of Child Traffick

 Under U S Law Under U.S. Law International Parental Kidnapping, 18 U.S.C. § 

 “Whoever removes a child from the United 

. . . with th i t t t b t t th l f l 

ith the intent to obstruct the lawful ex

parental rights shall be . . . imprisoned nothan three years.”

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

q Extraditable offenses under the Treaty 

 Dual Criminality Analysis of Forgery of Pu

Document

 Particular alleged act:

9 Moreno-Vazquez forged her ex-husband’

sit d gna ure and

9 Provided fingerprints purportedly from him 9 On their two children’s Mexican passport 

applications.

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

q Extraditable offenses under the Treaty 

 Dual Criminality Analysis of Forgery of Pu

Document (cont.)

 Under Mexican Federal Penal Code  Alleged Particular Acts are Criminalized as Fo

A ti l 243 d 244 S ti I Articles 243 and 244, Section I.

 “The crime of forgery of documents is committ

stamping a false signature, even if the signatufictitious or if an original signature is modified fictitious or if an original signature is modified . 

punished with imprisonment ranging from four years [for falsifying a public document]” Exh. ENote 06376, 08/25/2006).

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

q Extraditable offenses under the Treaty 

 Dual Criminality Analysis of Forgery of Pu

Document (cont.)

 Under U.S. Law Making a false statement in application and us

passport 18 U S C t, 18 U.S.C. § 1542

 “Whoever willfully and knowingly makes any fa

statement in an application for passport with ininduce or secure the issuance of a passport induce or secure the issuance of a passport . . 

own use or another . . . shall be fined under thimprisoned not more than . . . 10 years . . . or 

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

q Extraditable offenses under the Treaty 

 List Portion of Treaty, (Exh. A & E)

A ti l 2(1) “[S]h ll t k l f Article 2(1): “[S]hall take place . . . for 

acts which fall within any of the clause

App p y endix and are punishable . . . by a deprivation of liberty [in excess of] one 

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

q Extraditable offenses under the Treaty 

 List Treaty Law

9 C t h ld i th d t d ib 

Court should examine the conduct describ

the extradition documents and

9 Decide whether it constitutes an offense a

those listed.

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

q Extraditable offenses under the Treaty 

 List Treaty Law

9 A lib l t d d i f d t A liberal standard is preferred to encompa

wide variety of conduct to ensure that a pescape judicial proceedings.

9 The State Department’s interpretation is e

deference. Factor v. Laubenheimer, 290 U.S. 276 (1933); United States v. KF.3d 103 (1st Cir. 1997) In re Assarsson, 635 F.2d 1237 (7th Cir. 

Yin-Choy v. Robinson, 858 F.2d 1400 (9th Cir 1988)

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

q Extraditable offenses under the Treaty 

 List Treaty Analysis of Child Trafficking

 Art 2(1) and Appendix Item 4: Art. 2(1) and Appendix Item 4: “Kidnapping; c

Kidnapping; c

stealing; abduction; false imprisonment.”

 State Department Declaration of Andrew N. K

A at ¶ 5 A at ¶ 5) states it is covered ) states it is covered.

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

q Extraditable offenses under the Treaty 

 List Treaty Analysis of Forgery of a Public 

Document

 Art. 2(1) and Appendix Item 10: “An offense a

laws relating to counterfeiting and forgery.”

 St t D t t D l ti f A d N K 

State Department Declaration of Andrew N. K

E at ¶ 5) states it is covered.

 Mexican Diplomatic Note number 01738, dat

16 2005 t t it i d (E E) 16, 2005 states it is covered. (Ex. E). 

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

r Probable cause, including identity.

 Has two portions:

1. Probable cause to believe Probable cause to believe Moreno-Vaz

Vaz

committed the crimes charged by Mexic

2. Moreno-Vazquez is the person sought b

to face the crimes charged (identity).

Castro Bobadilla v. Reno, 826 F.Supp. 1428, 1433 (S.D.Fla. 1993), 116 (11th Cir 1994); Hoxha v Levi 465 F 3d 554 561 (3rd Cir 200116 (11th Cir. 1994); Hoxha v. Levi, 465 F.3d 554, 561 (3rd Cir. 200

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Elements of Extradition (cont.

r Probable cause, including identity (co

 Moreno-Vazquez has admitted identity O l ti b f th C t i h th 

Only question before the Court is whethe

is probable cause to believe Moreno-Vazcommitted the crimes charged by Mexico

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There is Probable Cause

 Child Trafficking Elements: Child Trafficking Elements:

1. Illegally or without the consent of a parent or pe

who have patria potestas (“parental rights”) or guardianship;

2. Relocated a minor of age 16 years or younger;3. Outside of Mexico;4. Without the purpose of obtaining an unlawful pr

Without the purpose of obtaining an unlawful pr

5. With the intention of changing the minor’s habit

residence or depriving a parent of his or her “pari

ghts” to live with or visit the minor.

Exhibit 52 (Indictment) at pp. 122-23.

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Evidence to Support Probable Ca

on Child Trafficking Charge C till as o-T i i th Tapia is the 

father of and had parental rights over the 

two minors, L.F.C.M. and M.F.C.M. Exh. 6 (custody agreement), 8

(Ex. 1

(custody agreement), 8

(divorce decree), 9 (birth cert. of L.F.C.M.), 

10 (birth cert of 10 (birth cert. of

M.F.C.M.).

(Ex. 9

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Evidence to Support Probable Ca

on Child Trafficking Charge Castillo Castillo-Tapia refused Moreno Tapia refused Moreno-Vazquez Vazquez s’ re

re

take the children to the United States and dout and sign parental permission to have pa

issued for his two children issued for his two children. 

 Some Relevant Exhibits: 

 2 (denouncement),  5 (Moreno-Vazquez’s farewell note),  20 (Vazquez-Saucedo Witness Statement),  28 (Parental Permission to Issue Passport),  31 (Parental Permission to Issue Passport for M 33 (Statement of Castillo-Tapia). 

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Evidence to Support Probable Ca

on Child Trafficking Charge L.F.C.M. and M.F.C.M. were under a

in 2004, when they were taken from t th U S E h 9 (bi th t f L F C to the U.S. Exh. 9 (birth cert. of L.F.C

10 (birth cert. of M.F.C.M.).

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Evidence to Support Probable Ca

on Child Trafficking Charge MorenoVazquez flew 

with the with the

children to 

Atlanta on Atlanta on

February 27, 2004. Exh. 2, 

20, 38.

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Evidence to Support Probable Ca

on Child Trafficking Charge No profit was made from taking child

U.S. Exh. 68. (Letter and Exhibits reH d iti R t) Handwriting Report)

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Evidence to Support Probable Ca

on Child T ffi ki Ch Child

Traffi

cking Charge

 Moreno-Vazquez 

intended to change the children’s habitualresidence to deprive CastilloT i f hi Tapia o

f his 

parental rights. Exh. 2, 5, 20, 22.

(Ex

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There is Probable Cause

 Forgery of Public Documents Elemen

1. Making a false signature or false initials

th fi titi dif i f l they are fi

ctitious, or modif

ying a 

f

alse 

signature;

2. In a public document In

a public document.

Exhibit 68 (Indictment) Exhibit 68 (Indictment).

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Evidence to Support Probable Ca

on Forgery Charge Parental permission forms to obtain a 

minor’s passport are public documen

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Evidence to Supports

F Ch orgery Charge Castillo-Tapia said he 

never si

g p ned or 

provided 

fingerprints on the parental permission forms that are required when that are required when

only one parent applies for a child’s passport. 

E h 2 52 60 E

x

h. 

2, 52, 60.

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Evidence to Support Probable Ca

on F Ch orgery Charge

 Expert testimony 

confirms that it is nconfirms that it is n

Castillo-Tapia’s sig

on the parental on the parental

permission forms a

is another man is another man s’

fingerprints. Exh. 6

68.

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Evidence to Support Probable Ca

on Forgery Charge Passports were issued to L.F.C.M. a

M.F.C.M. Exh. 60.

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Rule of Non-Inquiry

 A ll ti di th ti 

Any allegations regarding the motives o

Mexico in seeking this extradition or the 

deficiencies of their criminal justice systdeficiencies of their criminal justice syst

matters properly before the Secretary o

Yapp v. Reno, 26 F.3d 1562, 1568 (11th Cir. 1994).

 Moreno-Vazquez’s amparo challenge s

properly be litigated in Mexico and has effect on this extradition matter effect on this extradition matter. 

See Doc. No. 21-2, at 3.

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Rule of Non-Inquiry

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In the Matter of the 

Extradition of 

MARIA del ROSARIO 

MORENO-VAZQUEZ

Case No. 3:06-CV-761-CSC

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