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FIRM IN THE NEWS BROADCAST MEDIA Radio News BBC (Good Morning Scotland) 07/04/05- Mr. McNabb was a guest with Lord Goodheart in a live program discussing the Extradition Act of 2003 and the effect it was having on those charged with white collar crimes. BBC (United Kingdom) 07/09/04- Mr. McNabb discussed the military tribunal system and its flaws including the use of hearsay, secret evidence, and the right to listen in on conversations between the attorney and the accused. 05/24/05- Mr. McNabb was a guest in a live program discussing the Home Secretary's decision to affirm the District Court's decision to extradite the "Nat West Three". Appellate avenues were discussed as well as the unintended effect on white collar defendants under the Extradition Act of 2003. 10/11/05- Mr. McNabb was a guest on BBC Radio 4- File on Four and discussed the opening of the firm's new offices in London and Milano. In that context, Mr. McNabb discussed his role of giving evidence in a London courtroom as an expert witness on US federal criminal law and international extradition. He also discussed the enhancing global position that the US government is taking with regard to federal criminal prosecutions. 03/09/06- Mr. McNabb was on a live broadcast of Today in Parliament with Labour MP Andrew McKinley and Conservative MP Boris Johnson discussing the Extradition Treaty between the U.K. and U.S. 07/08/06- Mr. McNabb was a guest on BBC Radio 4- The Today Programme and discussed the Extradition Act of 2003 as it relates to the "Natwest Three". 07/14/06- Mr. McNabb was a guest on a live call in program discussing the legal exposure that international businessmen have when conducting business in the U.S. relative to international extradition treaties. CBC (Edmonton) 10/23/06 at 5:10pm est- Mr. McNabb was a guest in a live interview regarding the complexities of international extradition between U.S. and Canada. CBC (Montreal) 10/23/06 at 5:20pm est- Mr. McNabb was a guest in a live interview regarding the complexities of international extradition between U.S. and Canada. CBC (Regina) 10/23/06 at 4:40pm est- Mr. McNabb was a guest in a live interview regarding the complexities of international extradition between U.S. and Canada. CBC (Victoria) 10/23/06 at 5:00pm est- Mr. McNabb was a guest in a live interview regarding the complexities of international extradition between U.S. and Canada. CBC (Yellowknife) 10/23/06 at 4:30pm est- Mr. McNabb was a guest in a live interview regarding the complexities of international extradition between U.S. and Canada. Denver, CO- KCOL 600AM News Radio (U.S.-Colorado) 06/07/05- Mr. McNabb was a guest on a live talk show and discussed international extradition, deportation, tricking and luring, and kidnapping. Mr. McNabb also made suggestions that the Colorado state prosecutor might want to follow in expediting the return of a Mexican national who is accused of killing a Colorado law enforcement officer. Such suggestions include making contact at the US Embassy in Mexico with the Legat (FBI Agent), Jurat (US Federal Prosecutor), and the Ambassador. Denver, CO- KHOW 630AM News (U.S.-Colorado) 06/06/05- On a live broadcast Mr. McNabb, in addition to Denver's Mayor and District Attorney, discussed the specific problems associated with the extradition of a Mexican citizen from Mexico where Colorado would want to seek either the death penalty or life without parole. Denver, CO- KOA 850AM News Radio (U.S.-Colorado) 06/06/05- On a live news cast, Mr. McNabb discussed the procedures involved in seeking the international extradition of a Mexican citizen, arrested in Mexico, for the alleged killing of a Denver law enforcement officer. Florida (North Central)- WUFT 89.1 Public Radio News (U.S.-Florida) 04/05/05- Mr. McNabb commented on a breaking news story involving a federal criminal investigation of a county jailer who allegedly violated the civil rights of an inmate by severely beating him while detained in a very small one-man jail cell. Hammond, IN- WJOB 1230 AM News (U.S.-Indiana) 02/24/05- On a live, breaking news broadcast, Mr. McNabb discussed the international extradition treaties involving the United States and the countries of Switzerland and Greece. A prominent city councilman who had recently been convicted in federal court of public corruption failed to appear as scheduled at sentencing. It was rumored that he had fled to Switzerland or Greece. Mr. McNabb also discussed Interpol's use of red notices concerning international arrest warrants. National Public Radio (NPR) (United States) 01/30/06- Mr. McNabb was interviewed concerning the Ken Lay and Jeff Skilling case that begins today. The Enron defendants will be selecting the 12 jurors an 4 alternatives today through a process called voir dire. Mr. McNabb discussed the voir dire process, and compared selecting juries in US federal court, as opposed to jury selection in England and the 50 states in the US. New York, NY- WWRL 1600 Legally Speaking (Live, Hour-Long Program) (U.S.-New York) 01/04/05- The Patriot Act was passed to fight terrorism. Mr. McNabb discussed the various ways in which the act has been used to prosecute non-terror related cases as well as its infringement on basic civil rights. 01/10/05- Mr. McNabb discussed international extradition, including irregular renditions such as kidnapping, and luring and tricking. 01/14/05- As an attorney who has exclusively practiced federal criminal defense, Mr. McNabb discussed his displeasure with the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Booker. 02/10/05- Mr. McNabb compared and contrasted state crimes with federal crimes, transnational crimes and international crimes. An indepth discussion addressed the different types of federal crimes including mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud and money laundering. 04/20/05- Mr. McNabb discussed specific provisions of the Patriot Act including "sneak and peak", roving wire taps, and access to business and student records. There was also a discussion about the reasons for the erection of the "wall" and its eventual fall. Mr. McNabb cautioned that whether we agree or disagree with the Act's provisions, it is critical to know that an unchecked government is a threat to us all. 07/19/05- Mr. McNabb discussed the issues regarding CIA Agents wanted in Italy for alleged kidnapping. 07/25/05- Mr. McNabb discussed the House's renewal of the expiring provisions of the USA Patriot Act. 08/23/05- Mr. McNabb discussed the federal crime of conspiracy. He also discussed differences between conspiracy involving mail fraud, wire fraud, bank fraud, money laundering, telemarketing fraud, and drug crimes. The host also discussed with Mr. McNabb the concepts of overt acts and withdrawal from a conspiracy. 10/10/05- Mr. McNabb discussed the 16 provisions of the Patriot Act scheduled to sunset on December 31, 2005. He also compared and contrasted the House and Senate bills that are currently in Conference Committee. 10/20/05- Mr. McNabb discussed the inter-relationship between U.S. federal arrest warrants, interpol "red notices"and international extradition. New Zealand National Public Radio (New Zealand) 03/022/08- Mr. McNabb was a guest on Morning Report, a live news program, concerning the international extradition request by New Zealand of a Chineese national arrested in the United States for the murder of his wife. Oregon Public Broadcasting (U.S.-Oregon) 06/21/05- Australia Must Act to Get Patel Pasadena, CA- KPCC 89.3 News (U.S.-California) 07/16/04- Mr. McNabb appeared with NPR Ethicist Randy Cohen to discuss the sentencing of Martha Stewart, which had taken place that morning. 08/31/04- Mr. McNabb appeared with Time Magazine correspondent Vivica Novak to discuss the Guantanamo Bay detainee review procedures to determine enemy combatant status as required by the U.S. Supreme Court. They also discussed the arraignment of the four accused who will be placed on trial before the Military Commission. Pittsburgh, PA- KDKA 1020 (U.S.-Pennsylvania) 07/10/04- Mr. McNabb was a guest for an hour-long program dealing with issues ranging from the recent indictments of highly visible public figures for white collar crimes (Martha Stewart, Enron, Tyco, etc.) to various national security issues such as military tribunals, disclosure of classified information, and the President's appearance before a federal grand jury. 09/18/04- Mr. McNabb discussed issues with regard to Martha Stewart's decision to surrender to federal prison and still pursue her appeal. He also discussed public corruption charges against a local politician and National Security allegations against a former high level State Department official. Mr. McNabb also addressed issues involving Military Tribunal procedures. Seattle, WA- KOMO 1000 News (ABC affiliate) (U.S.-Washington) 07/16/04- Mr. McNabb discussed Martha Stewart's sentencing, which took place that morning. 08/24/04- Mr. McNabb discussed the appearance of Salim Ahmed Hamdan before the first hearing prior to eventual Military Commissions in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Warsaw, Poland- RMF FM (Poland) 03/16/05- Mr. McNabb discussed the bilateral extradition treaties between Poland and the United States. A dual citizen of Poland and the U.S. was charged in Poland with ordering the assassination of a polish police chief. Television News BBC Scotland- Frontline (Scotland) 04/20/05- Mr. McNabb discussed the pending international extradition case involving the "Natwest Three". He also discussed the ramifications of UK's Extradition Act of 2003, as well as the appellate process should it be necessary. CBS News-Spokane affiliate (U.S.-Washington) 11/11/05- Mr. McNabb discussed the US extradition request from Ireland of Frederick Russell who fled from his vehicular homicide trial in Washington state 4 years ago. 04/07/06- Mr. McNabb discussed the ramifications of a delay in the Irish international extradition hearing involving Frederick Russell who has been charged with vehicular homicide out of the U.S. CNN Headline News (United States) 05/14/05- A member of the firm discusses the Iraq abuse scandal and the Sivits Court-Martial in particular. Court TV (United States) 2/10/06-"CATHERINE CRIER LIVE"- Mr. McNabb discussed the international extradition process involving the Massachusetts double murder investigation, and that the "person of interest" is now a "defendant" who voluntarily waived his right to an extradition hearing in the U.K. CTV (Canada) 03/03/08- Mr. McNabb in a live interview discussed Conrad Black's appeal to stay out on bond pending appeal, the Subsequent denial, and has surrender to BOP Coleman, Florida facility. Fox News-National (United States) 10/07/05-"FOX NEWS LIVE WITH BILL HEMMER"- Mr. McNabb appeared live to discuss the espionage case involving the former 21 year Marine who has been charged with accessing classified documents while working in the White House and as an FBI analyst. He is also charged with acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government. (Philippines) 2/02/06- "ON THE RECORD WITH GRETA VAN SUSTEREN"- Within the context of the Neil Entwistle double murder investigation out of Massachusetts, Mr. McNabb discussed the international extradition process involving UK's Extradition Act of 2003 and its interrelationship with Interpol's use of "Red Notices". 02/04/06-"BIG STORY PRIME TIME WITH JAMIE COLBY"- Mr. McNabb discussed the Neil Entwistle double murder investigation out of Massachusetts as it relates to international extradition. 2/09/06- "ON THE RECORD WITH GRETA VAN SUSTEREN"- Mr. McNabb discussed how important it was for the media and the general public to remember that a defendant is presumed to be innocent. This discussion was in light of the significant press coverage that the Neil Entwistle double murder, international extradition case has seen. He also discussed how important it was for Mr. Entwistle's barristers in London to take an aggressive approach at the bail hearing scheduled for Thursday in magistrates court at Bow Street. ICT (United Kingdom) 07/13/06- Mr. McNabb discussed international extradition in general and in particular the long-arm jurisdictional approach that U.S. government prosecutors are taking against international businessmen. STV (Scotland) 07/21/06- Mr. McNabb discussed the international extradition process and its ramifications with international businessmen. He also discussed his reasons for establishing offices in London and Milano to assist in the defense of international extraditions. Sky News (International) 07/14/06- Mr. McNabb was broadcast live to Europe while standing outside the U.S. courthouse awaiting the arrival of the Natwest 3 who were scheduled to make their initial appearances in court after being extradited from London. 07/21/06- Mr. McNabb in a live transmission discussed the Natwest 3 following their initial court appearance on U.S. federal wire fraud charges. Voice of America (VOA) 11/11/05- Mr. McNabb discussed the US extradition request from Switzerland of Yevgeny Adamov who is a former Russian Nuclear Power Minister.