Loretta E. Lynch Attorney General Of The United States: Investigate Walter James Palmer For Criminal Violation Of The Travel Act
Walter James Parker of 11413 Landing Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 killed beloved lion Cecil while on a hunting expedition in Zimbabwe. Palmer allegedly baited, shot, skinned and
beheaded the beloved, majestic lion.
Zimbabwean authorities are alleging that Walter James Palmer bribed wildlife guides for $55,000 in order to kill a lion. The Travel Act forbids travel to foreign countries to engage in illegal activities. Bribery would be considered one of those activities.
The United States has an extradition treaty with Zimbabwe. A “dual criminality” clause is written into the treaty. If an American engages in conduct in Zimbabwe which is illegal both in the United States and Zimbabwe (and imprisonment for at least one year is called for) the United States is legally bound to extradite Palmer to Zimbabwe.
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July 30, 2015
I really thought this might just disappear into the void but looking at how many people are actually paying attention now is honestly surreal. It feels like the momentum is finally shifting toward something real and maybe now we can actually force a conversation about accountability that people were ignoring before.
Reached 100 supporters
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Nothing can Cecil bring back to life, no matter how hard they will judge Palmer. But there musst be something to do, so that he can't do things like this ever again. And other animal hunters as well, either.
Please extradite "Cecile's" murderer. He is a criminal who deserves to face Zimbabwean justice.
Please investigate this killing thoroughly and prosecute if laws were violated. Money should not allow someone to circumvent laws made for the protection of a vulnerable species.
We must respect our treaty with Zimbabwe and show the world that we will not stand for Americans to commit illegal acts in their countries
Besides being immoral and unethical this activity may involve behavior which violates law in both Zimbabwe and the United States.
Stop his terror on endangered animals! He has killed enough. He must pay for his illegal actions.
There is no excuse for the governments to allow this. This man deserves life in prison and much worse.
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Loretta E. Lynch Attorney General Of The United States: Investigate Walter James Palmer For Criminal Violation Of The Travel Act
Walter James Parker of 11413 Landing Rd, Eden Prairie, MN 55347 killed beloved lion Cecil while on a hunting expedition in Zimbabwe. Palmer allegedly baited, shot, skinned and
beheaded the beloved, majestic lion.
Zimbabwean authorities are alleging that Walter James Palmer bribed wildlife guides for $55,000 in order to kill a lion. The Travel Act forbids travel to foreign countries to engage in illegal activities. Bribery would be considered one of those activities.
The United States has an extradition treaty with Zimbabwe. A “dual criminality” clause is written into the treaty. If an American engages in conduct in Zimbabwe which is illegal both in the United States and Zimbabwe (and imprisonment for at least one year is called for) the United States is legally bound to extradite Palmer to Zimbabwe.
Updates
July 30, 2015
I really thought this might just disappear into the void but looking at how many people are actually paying attention now is honestly surreal. It feels like the momentum is finally shifting toward something real and maybe now we can actually force a conversation about accountability that people were ignoring before.
Reached 100 supporters
July 30, 2015
43 Comments
There is no doubt that Walter Palmer should be "Investigated for Criminal Violation Of The Travel Act!!" Walter Palmer should be extradited, charged, tried, found guilty and suffer severe punishment from the Zimbabwe Court for murdering Cecil. It was a cruel and calculated murder.
Nothing can Cecil bring back to life, no matter how hard they will judge Palmer. But there musst be something to do, so that he can't do things like this ever again. And other animal hunters as well, either.
Please extradite "Cecile's" murderer. He is a criminal who deserves to face Zimbabwean justice.
Please investigate this killing thoroughly and prosecute if laws were violated. Money should not allow someone to circumvent laws made for the protection of a vulnerable species.
We must respect our treaty with Zimbabwe and show the world that we will not stand for Americans to commit illegal acts in their countries
Besides being immoral and unethical this activity may involve behavior which violates law in both Zimbabwe and the United States.
Stop his terror on endangered animals! He has killed enough. He must pay for his illegal actions.
There is no excuse for the governments to allow this. This man deserves life in prison and much worse.
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There is no doubt that Walter Palmer should be "Investigated for Criminal Violation Of The Travel Act!!" Walter Palmer should be extradited, charged, tried, found guilty and suffer severe punishment from the Zimbabwe Court for murdering Cecil. It was a cruel and calculated murder.