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Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 | 2 a.m.
The district attorney’s decision not to seek extradition of a man alleged to have possessed child pornography is puzzling a bail bondsman and a Clark County commissioner, especially since the bondsman wants to pay all extradition-related expenses. “Spending a few thousand dollars is a lot better than losing all $27,000,” said Gino Caruso, owner of Goodfellas Bail Bonds, 513 S. Main St. Through a spokesman, District Attorney Steve Wolfson said the Justice Department advised his office that in this case, involving Ekkalux Chairuangdej, “the country we would be seeking to extradite the defendant from would be reluctant to turn over ...
And none of us thought we would miss David Roger...
a wrong way driver kills a guy and the DA drops all charges, oh welll the wrong way driver was related to a rich cab company owner, and strip club owner...DA's office should be taken over by the Federal Government.
Steve Sisolak, is disappointed in Wolfson what an understatement. This guy still haven't prosecuted office Yants. Sounds like Wolfson is already running for reelection.
I guess dealing cards in an American casino is just another job Americans won't do, so we have to import losers like this piece of garbage.
The question comes down to which country is he in. The DA must have some evidence to make the claim he's not in Thailand but rather Taiwan.
I think the DA is making the right choice. The accused probably has figured out he should NOT return to this country and will not be here to commit any more crimes. Hopefully, the DA's budget would be better utilized pursuing violent offenders who are likely to commit more crimes here. And the point that Thailand is unlikely to allow extradition makes this even less likely to result in anything positive for any of us. Thai officials have also probably figured out that the suspect must be incarcerated--allow them to figure out if they will prosecute for crimes committed here or if they have enough to incarcerate already.
I know I can't wait to vote for anybody but this corrupt and inept Wolfson.
I also have to question why the bail bondsman took this guy on knowing he's not a US citizen. He has family here but if it's not a wife and kids there's likely a strong chance he will take off.
Wolfson must go.
"Caruso also said he had contacted federal authorities, who told him that they would be willing to work on the extradition in Thailand so long as the Clark County district attorney signs off on it.'
The Goodfellas Bail Bonds owner Gino Caruso said he would paid the extradition cost.
The DA is sending a wrong message to criminals.
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The DA is sending the right message to bail bondsmen. THINK before you throw money at it. Should have let the guy rot in jail waiting for trial than generating Law Enforcement work to locate and re-arrest. Let Thailand deal with their criminals and save his prison cell for another Scot Peterson.
I think it is a poor decision and another PR disaster for Wolfson. He had little to lose by letting the Bail Bondsman put up the cash to repatriate the accused.
Hopefully a better candidate puts their name forward for DA next time.
A new low for DA Wolfson.
It is not the DA's position in Life to send messages to bail bondsmen. It is is position in life to follow the laws of this country.
Since the bondsmen is willing to pay the costs this should be a no brainier.
The DA is sending the message that you can commit crimes here and as long as you flee the country you don't have to pay for your crimes.
If the bondsman can't afford to lose the money, why is he risking it? One look at the guy and you know he's a foreign national and more likely to flee in a way that makes him near impossible to recover. The bondsman isn't interested in justice. If he was, he wouldn't be a bondsman! He's just interested in lowering his losses. Cry me a river.
The ACLU and others believe that possession (not creation) of child porn is protected speech.
That is totally nuts but there are plenty of nuts in the USA.
"I think the DA is making the right choice."
Roslenda -- I agree, and for once I have to say our current DA is making the right choice. International extradition would be far more trouble than it's worth for a foreign national who hurt no one. Considering how rabid law enforcement is on this issue, like convicting teenagers for sexting -- essentially making them their own child porn victims -- this is a no-brainer. Have a look at that @ http://reason.com/blog/2010/archives/200...
"The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others." -- Thomas Jefferson, Notes on the State of Virginia, 1781-82
"Vegaslee"; perfect point!
I have to wonder, when was it that DA Wolfson shook hands with child pornography filmmakers; was it before or after becoming District Attorney? Or, was it both?
The irony in this story is flabbergasting.
The headline states the "bondsman" is baffled that the District Attorney is not seeking extradition in this case - giving the impression that the bondsman is baffled because of the serious nature of the charges - child pornography.
Yet, we all know that it was through this bondsman that this alleged child predator was released onto the streets in the first place.
So the bondsman isn't baffled because of the charges - he is baffled because he is going to lose 27,000 dollars if the DA doesn't seek to extradite.
vegaslee: The bondsman is NOT willing to pay the costs of prosecution, incarceration, transportation. The bondsman is willing to contribute a small portion in an effort to recover his poor decision in providing funding to allow this low life to flee.
good call by DA. The bondsman should have known that this guy was a flight risk given the seriousness of the charges and the low bond $$$.
5+ years in the prison or $27k? The deal of a lifetime.
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The owner of Goodfella's Bail Bonds Eugene Caruso is under investigation by the Nevada Labor Commission, Nevada Division of Insurance, OSHA, Las Vegas City Code Enforcement, and other State and County agencies. He is just trying to make a name for himself to gain business, he is all about the money and don't give a damn about anybody else. He is a phony!
The statement above made by Steve Sanson is rather odd. It doesn't match reviews I have read in various online sites such as Google, which are extremely positive! My own experience with Goodfellas and Mr. Caruso has been quite the opposite as well. I have checked into some of these allegations Mr. Sanson has made and found no evidence of investigation or litigation. These are very strong comments that don't appear to have any merit whatsoever. I am surprised that what appears to be baseless charges and/or personal attacks are within the Sun's terms of service.