The Law Library of Congress has published a blog entry about the case of an American man who pled guilty to manslaughter in Australia for killing his wife on their honeymoon. Following his 18-month prison term, the state of Alabama is now seeking to extradite him and indict him for murder. Before extradition procedures commence, Australian officials want assurances that prosecutors will not seek the death penalty. Click on the above link to read more.
Legal information and research resources from The Ohio State University's Michael E. Moritz Law Library