Court certifies Jason Cardiff responsible for bond forfeiture
A May 23rd court ruling has certified Jason Cardiff flouting court orders will see acquaintances forfeit over half a million dollars.
A May 23rd court ruling has certified Jason Cardiff flouting court orders will see acquaintances forfeit over half a million dollars.
Jason Cardiff’s failure to the return the US has resulted in forfeiture of his bail. Following his arrest in November 2023, Cardiff was granted release on a $530,000 bond. Cardiff’s bail was secured by $500,000 through a property owned by Lilia Murphy; and $30,000 in cash paid by Brian Kennedy. Both Murphy and Kennedy submitted [Continue reading…]
US authorities have confirmed an arrest warrant has been issued against fugitive Jason Cardiff.
Jason Cardiff has been declared a fugitive on the run from US authorities. The court’s declaration follows a February 4th ex-parte motion from the DOJ, seeking fugitive status and an arrest warrant. In its February 5th order the court advised “an arrest warrant will issue”.
After his arrest in 2023 Jason Cardiff was granted bail, secured by a $500,000 appearance bond. Following Cardiff’s failure to return to the US as ordered last month, the DOJ has now moved for forfeiture of Cardiff’s bond.
Jason Cardiff has disobeyed court orders instructing him to return to the US by January 19th. In the lead up to Cardiff’s potential fugitive status, the DOJ executed a previously filed extradition warrant.
Citing “unexpected events”, Jason Cardiff’s attorneys filed for a trial continuance on December 4th.
US Judge Jesus Bernal has given Jason Cardiff permission to flee travel to Ireland.
On July 22nd Jason Cardiff filed an ex parte motion requesting permission to travel to Ireland. According to Cardiff, his wife Eunjung recently “suffered a medical issue” in Slovakia. On July 20, 2024, Mr. Cardiff reported that his wife suffered a medical issue while she was in Slovakia. Mr. Cardiff reported that Mrs. Cardiff intends [Continue reading…]
Jason Cardiff’s lawyers have filed a Motion to Withdraw six weeks out from trial. As detailed in their July 17th motion, Cardiff’s lawyers claim;