DEA: Warrant Of Committal......

Below is the substance of the Warrant of Committal after Christopher Coke consented to extradition without formal proceedings. Such was signed by Geogiana Fraser, Resident Magistrate for the Corporate Area, dated June 24, 2010

THE EXTRADITION ACT, 1991

WARRANT OF COMMITTAL UNDER SECTION 17(2) IN
RELATION TO CONSENT TO BEING EXTRADITED

To all and each of the Constables of the Jamaica Constabulary Force, and the Superintendent of the Red Fence Adult Correctional Centre, in the parish of Kingston:

WHEREAS, Christopher Michael Coke aka “Michael Christopher Coke”, aka “Paul Christopher Scott” aka “Presi” aka “General” aka "President" aka “Duddus” aka “Shortman”, who was arrested pursuant to a Warrant under Section 9 of the Extradition Act, 1991, has been brought before me:

AND WHEREAS Christopher Michael Coke aka "Michael Christopher Coke", aka "Paul Christopher Scott" aka "Presi" aka "General" aka "President" aka "Duddus" aka "Shortman", upon being informed of his right to formal extradition proceedings under this Act, the said Christopher Michael Coke aka "Michael Christopher Coke" aka "Paul Christopher Scott" aka "Presi" aka "General" aka "President" aka "Duddus" aka "Shortman" has consented in writing to be extradited without such proceedings to the United States of America, a designated State, in relation to the extradition offences of (1) Conspiracy to Distribute and to Possess with the Intent to Distribute 1,000 kilograms and more of mixtures and substances containing a detectable amount of Marijuana, and 5 kilograms and more of mixtures and substances containing a detectable amount of cocaine, (2) Conspiracy to traffic in firearms without a licence, subject of a superseding Indictment Case number S15 07 Cr. 971 (RPP) filed on February 19, 2009 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and a Warrant of Arrest S 15 07 Cr. 971 (RPP) issued on 19th February, 2009 by Debra Freeman, United States Magistrate Judge of the same Court, within the jurisdiction of the United States of America, being all the extra- dition offences for which the surrender of Christopher Michael Coke aka "Michael Christopher Coke" aka "Paul Christopher Scott" aka "Presi" aka "General" aka "President" aka "Duddus" aka "Shortman" is sought by that State:

NOW, THEREFORE, (PICTURE OF HAND WRITING) a Magistrate within the meaning of the Extradition Act, 1991, under section 17(2) of that Act, hereby order you the said Constables forthwith to convey and deliver the body of the said Christopher Michael Coke aka "Michael Christo- pher Coke" aka "Paul Christopher Scott" aka "Presi" aka "General" aka "President" aka "Duddus" aka "Shortman" to the said Superintendent of the Tower Street Adult Correctional Adult Centre, Kingston, and you the said Superintendent to receive the said Christopher Michael Coke aka "Michael Christopher Coke" aka "Paul Christopher Scott", aka "Presi" aka "General" aka "President" aka "Duddus" aka "Shortman" and keep him safely there until he is delivered pursuant to the provisions of the Extradition Act, 1991, for which THIS SHALL BE YOUR WARRANT.

GIVEN under my hand and seal at the Resident Magistrate’s Court for the
Corporate Area this day of 2010

Resident Magistrate for the Corporate Area

Dudus:The Extradition Of Jamaica's #1 Drug Don

We have posted the 3 book reviews that have been published in the Jamaican newspapers. There is now available on Youtube an interview done in late 2018. Below is the introduction by Angry People Smiling: "Dr Paul Ashley, Attorney-at-Law and Political Commentator, published Dudus: The Extradition of Jamaica's #1 Drug Don, a book which recounts the "Machinations of the Government of Jamaica (GOJ) to delay and frustrate the extradition of Jamaica's premier drug lord, Christopher 'Dudus' Coke." To achieve that goal, Dr Ashley went to primary sources and published transcripts from both, the Manatt, Phelps and Phillips and West Kingston Commissions of Enquiry. Documents are scattered over the seven chapters. Dr Ashley provides an overview of this watershed 2010 event then examines the confidentiality breach, the delays and tactics, the machinations of both the governments of Jamaica and USA, and finally, the escape and capture of Dudus, who was wanted t

DEA: Book Review #3

The third book review of "Dudus: The Extradition of Jamaica's #1 Drug Don" was by Dr. Canute Thompson under the caption "Naming politicians who 'hug up' criminals' published in The Jamaica Observer , Monday, December 03, 2018: "Young, outspoken, feisty, up-and-coming Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) heavyweight Matthew Samuda has threatened to name politicians who are “hugging up” criminals. Should Samuda follow through on his threat (promise) — and I doubt he will — Jamaica would surely benefit. And so, for Jamaica's sake, I urge Samuda to do as he has promised. But, even if he does not do so publicly, I suggest that he provides the report, with the evidence he has, to the police. Samuda's threat has led me to reflect on a recent book written by Dr Paul Ashley — a feisty and outspoken socio-political provocateur, cynic, and attorney-at-law. The book is entitled Dudus: The Extradition of Jamaica's # 1 Drug Don. This book may provide some

DEA: Contracts with GOJ

Christopher 'Dudus' Coke reputedly had tremendous wealth, powerful financial and commercial connections locally and internationally.The actual amount, nature, extent and location have never been made public.The proceeds of his drug running would have been strategically laundered with the assistance of shell companies strategically based in facilitating jurisdictions; business and property holdings arranged so as not to reveal the beneficial owner; and wherever possible, business conducted on a cash or barter basis. Coke had many business associates cum partners and substantial contracts with the Government of Jamaica (GOJ). The full extent of his business relationships with the GOJ has never been made public or verified. Nationwide News Network gave some indication of the number of contracts and the spread of government agencies involved: “Records from the Office of the Contractor General show that Incomparable Enterprise, a company owned and operated by Tivoli Gardens don

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