VIDEO STORY: Russian Woman Appeals Ruling That Quashed Subpoenas Against PM Browne and Others in Superyacht Case
Yulia Gyryeva-Motlokhov has appealed a recent decision by a US federal judge, which quashed all subpoenas directed at Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne, his family, and government officials.
Our Managing Director, Shermain Bique-Charles spoke to lead attorney Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan, who says that there is no chance of success for the Russians.
This legal dispute revolves around the sale of the Alfa Nero superyacht which the Russian woman says is owned by her father; a sanctioned Russian oligarch.
Early in June, Judge Jesse M. Furman of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that the applicant “failed to meet the statutory requirements for relief” under federal law, effectively concluding what the government of Antigua and Barbuda has described as a harassment campaign.

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