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Congressman supports Ohio family's 10-year quest for justice

November 22, 2017 / 01:27

This episode discusses the Carl Harris case, featuring John Boccieri's involvement and the ongoing challenges in bringing Claudia Harris to trial.

John Boccieri shares his connection to Carl Harris, a U.S. veteran found dead ten years ago, and the implications of his case.

The conversation highlights the frustrations surrounding Claudia Harris, who has been charged with Carl's murder but remains in Brazil, evading trial.

Boccieri emphasizes the need for the U.S. government to exert pressure on Brazil to facilitate Claudia's return for justice.

The episode raises questions about the treatment of veterans and the justice system's effectiveness in high-profile cases.

TLDR

John Boccieri discusses the Carl Harris case and the struggle to bring Claudia Harris to trial in the U.S.

Episode

1:27
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how did you get involved in the Carl towards case well a very good friend of mine John Boccieri and I were serving in
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Congress together and he was really good friends with Carl major Carl Harris is a
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tragic situation no matter what happens but the fact that it's a United States veteran who served this country and
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risked his life and spent time away from his family and all the sacrifices that our vets make if we're not willing to go
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to the mat for Carl Herrig we're not gonna be willing to go to the mat for you know the average person but it's
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been ten years since Carl was found dead yeah ten years since Claudia his wife was charged with his murder and she's
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still not here in this country standing trial why not you know it is outrageous to me that the United States has not
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been able to put the kind of pressure on the Brazilians to get her rear end back
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into the United States period we have a good relationship with the Brazilians friends help friends out you've made
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appeals through three administrations now we hope that the president looks very closely at this and is willing to
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use all of the authority and power that comes with the executive branch to try to get a Claudia back here in the United
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States

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Episode Highlights

  • The Tragic Case of Carl Harris
    A veteran's death leads to a long-standing fight for justice.
    “It's been ten years since Carl was found dead.”
    @ 00m 35s
    November 22, 2017
  • Claudia's Ongoing Trial Delays
    Claudia, charged with murder, remains outside the U.S. for years.
    “Why not? You know it is outrageous.”
    @ 00m 47s
    November 22, 2017

Episode Quotes

  • If we're not willing to go to the mat for Carl, we're not for anyone.
    Congressman supports Ohio family's 10-year quest for justice
  • It's outrageous that the U.S. hasn't pressured Brazil for her return.
    Congressman supports Ohio family's 10-year quest for justice

Key Moments

  • Veteran's Sacrifice00:21
  • Ten Years Later00:35
  • Pressure on Brazil00:54