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Warlord, Oh Lord!

The Feds have dropped criminal charges against Liberian warlord George Boley. That’s disappointing, but hardly unexpected. He’s had U.S. patrons for years or he wouldn’t have been able to do what he did. Some coffee or sugar company, or someone deep into conflict diamonds. Previous in series Table of contents for Warlord BoleyLiberian Warlord Arrested in the North ShoreLiberian Warlord UpdateWarlord on HoldGood Boley? Bad Boley?Warlord, Oh Lord! … Read entire article »

Filed under: Commentary, Crime and Punishment, Immigration, Original writing

Good Boley? Bad Boley?

Liberian Warlord George Boley has a soft and gentle side. That’s the tone of a Democrat & Chronicle story in today’s paper. As the warlord’s court date to face immigration charges nears, the press is on to ensure that he is seen locally as a great guy, “sweet and kind”. Presumably between the times his troops were looting, raping and press ganging twelve year olds into military service. Neighbors, including some who didn’t want to be quoted or named, universally described Boley as polite and kind. “He’d do anything for you if you asked for help,” said Mary Lou Pack, who has lived next door to the Boley family at least 15 years. “They’ve always been really sweet and kind with us,” said Chris Bates, who has lived across the street from the Boleys … Read entire article »

Filed under: Crime and Punishment, Immigration

Warlord on Hold

Liberian Warlord George Boley has had his immigration case continued until September 25. Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for Warlord BoleyLiberian Warlord Arrested in the North ShoreLiberian Warlord UpdateWarlord on HoldGood Boley? Bad Boley?Warlord, Oh Lord! … Read entire article »

Filed under: Crime and Punishment, War on Terror

Liberian Warlord Update

Liberian warlord George Boley has received some favorable net coverage from some fellow Liberians. He claims he is mystified by his recent immigration arrest. Analyst Two days after his arrest by U.S. Federal officials, the former head of the Liberian Peace Council, George Boley has spoken out about the arrest and how he and his family are coping in the aftermath of what he described as a very shocking incident. He was arrested on federal criminal immigration related charges. Speaking to FrontPageAfrica Thursday by phone from his residence in Clarkson, Rochester, Boley said the arrest took him by surprise and he has no idea why he was arrested. “I really, honestly don’t know what’s going on. I have no idea. All I know is that on the 11th of July federal agents came here … Read entire article »

Filed under: Crime and Punishment, Immigration

Liberian Warlord Arrested in the North Shore

A former Liberian warlord accused of atrocities against civilians was found living a modest life along America’s North Shore and arrested today. Democrat & Chronicle and here, too A Clarkson man who once headed a Liberian political party — a group accused by some human rights activists of atrocities against civilians — was arrested today at his home on federal immigration-related criminal charges. Agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement allege that George S. Boley, 56, is illegally living in Clarkson. Agents arrested Boley, a married father of seven, at his home at 630 Lawton Road today, and accused him of fraudulent use of visas and other immigration documents to travel to and from the United States. He was released on his own recognizance after a late afternoon hearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan … Read entire article »

Filed under: Crime and Punishment, Other Countries, War on Terror