Justice Denied: The Baffling Case of James Dalamangas The Patras Council of Appeals in Greece has ruled against extraditing James Dalamangas, a 56 year old man wanted in connection with a fatal stabbing at a Sydney nightclub three decades ago.
Under Greek law, the passage of time renders him immune from prosecution. This decision highlights the complexities and inconsistencies that arise when two countries with different legal systems are involved.
Australian authorities had pushed for Dalamangas' extradition, citing the fact that murder carries no statute of limitations in their country.