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A Senior Counsel has described a recent appeal in the Alfa Nero matter as having “no chance of success,” after a US federal judge previously quashed subpoenas targeting the Antiguan leader, his relatives, and senior government officials.
Yulia Gyryeva-Motlokhov, linked to Russian interests in the superyacht Alfa Nero, filed the appeal after the US court rejected efforts to compel testimony from the Antiguan side.
Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan confirmed the appeal had been received and would be reviewed by the team shortly.
“I immediately asked Mr. Paul Riker, the US attorney handling the matter, for his professional opinion on the appeal’s prospects,” Astaphan said. “His response was clear: they don’t have a chance of winning that matter at all.
The judge’s ruling on the subpoenas was crystal clear.”
Astaphan characterized the ongoing legal actions as part of a politically motivated campaign aimed at discrediting Prime Minister Browne and the Antiguan government.
“This is just another part of the campaign to seek to discredit the government and the prime minister in relation to the Alfa Nero,” he added.
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It is clear that Yulia Gyryeva-Motlokhov’s appeal against the recent ruling lacks substantial merit. I am an attorney by the way. The federal judge’s decision to quash the subpoenas directed at Prime Minister Gaston Browne was a move that many of us were in agreement of. For many reasons. The case is a waste of time and a waste of money.
The assertion that there is a viable path for success in this appeal seems unfounded. Let me tell you why. It is because of the absence of compelling evidence or legal precedent supporting interference with the affairs of a foreign government. This legal maneuver appears more like an attempt to exert pressure rather than a legitimate pursuit of justice. And that is a fact. Look at the documents. We have all gone through it.
So now I will conclude by saying that when countries find themselves in such matters, it is crucial that frivolous claims do not undermine the rule of law or disrupt diplomatic relations. The legal stance taken by the court should be upheld, ensuring that such appeals do not carry forward.
I find that this woman took a long time to appeal the matter. She has malicious intentions and will do anything to make sure the government suffers. Hold on Gaston. Hold on Antigua. This is the land of my birth. I will continue to wish it well
Well the way I see it is that the government is just using the money they recieved from the sale of the Alfa Nero to defend itself. Simple at that
What you expected. You expected anything else? This woman will ensure she suck everything out of you. The same money that you receive for the Alfa Nero, you will pay back to lawyers. This lady is playing all her cards right. She dont mind spending her billions. We mind. So give them people back their boat please
You poor misguided country. The rest of the financials will be revealed even though Gassy has tried everything to keep them hidden and/or destroyed. What is hidden in the dark will be revealed in the light.
Comment * I am reading all those comments and honestly, let’s be fair. It’s important to recognize that everyone deserves a fair chance to present their case and seek justice, regardless of the circumstances. And that Russian lady, whoever she is, deserves that right too. Even if the initial decision seemed unfavorable, the quest for accountability and transparency should be supported. It’s crucial to ensure that all voices, including those of the Russians in this situation, are heard and considered in the pursuit of a fair resolution.
Give her the money for her boat and admit that you were wrong. That’s what is impossible for these stiff-neck politicians – they can’t humble themselves. It’s not in them.
And the right thing is what exactly? Because that boat sailed a long time ago.
It’s pretty obvious what is going on here to anyone who isn’t politically blind. This lady has a lot of money, and she knows that forcing the government of Antigua to bankroll this case, as frivolous as it is, is her best shot at creating shaky ground for the PM.
Notice his only defense when questioned about the cost of this case to the taxpayers? “UPP did it”. Such a thin defense, and getting thinner everyday.
If the PM is on shaky ground, no matter what this Russian lady’s endgame is – whether out of pure vindictiveness or some elaborate long-play to get her boat back – this Russian lady wins.
Simply put, she got money to waste; the taxpayers of Antigua and Barbuda don’t. At this point, who CARES about “politics”? It’s just time to do the right thing.
The first mistake was to touch the peoples vessle. The second was to sell it even after they said it was theres. The third is to play wrong and strong. The forth and the fifth and the 6th is not to have any thought of giving back the boat. Lets face it. This boat has blighted us. Now repent and move TF on
WOW. You mean she really did that? Shameful. Is there a way to recover from this situation that the country has found itself in? I wonder. This matter will drag on until we can’t afford to buy bread. I am worried.
Classic lawyering: all the lawyers win while the common man goes broke.
It is clear that Yulia Gyryeva-Motlokhov’s appeal against the recent ruling lacks substantial merit. I am an attorney by the way. The federal judge’s decision to quash the subpoenas directed at Prime Minister Gaston Browne was a move that many of us were in agreement of. For many reasons. The case is a waste of time and a waste of money.
The assertion that there is a viable path for success in this appeal seems unfounded. Let me tell you why. It is because of the absence of compelling evidence or legal precedent supporting interference with the affairs of a foreign government. This legal maneuver appears more like an attempt to exert pressure rather than a legitimate pursuit of justice. And that is a fact. Look at the documents. We have all gone through it.
So now I will conclude by saying that when countries find themselves in such matters, it is crucial that frivolous claims do not undermine the rule of law or disrupt diplomatic relations. The legal stance taken by the court should be upheld, ensuring that such appeals do not carry forward.
Whatever one’s view of the case, Antigua and Barbuda must uphold the rule of law. If the appeal lacks merit, the courts will say so. But dismissing concerns outright doesn’t build trust.
congrats
Oh Lord. Woman get a damn life. You disgusting right now
That Alfa Nero saga wont go away until the scale is balanced. I dont wrong the govenrment for selling. But once they know the boat has owners and the owners wants it back……..then give back and recover the cost. THat boat will SINK us in more trouble than we need
PM Browne and the government have been harassed long enough. Let the court’s decision stand and move on!
Taxpayers are being harassed. Not the PM and the government. PM not paying for this case
By the book? They took advantage of US sanctions and took someone else’s private property – property that was only available for the taking because of sanctions. Astaphan said it in this same video: they basically sought and got permission from the US to sell the boat, because the US created the political atmosphere through which the boat COULD be taken in the first place.
The previous US administration I might add, not the current one…which is completely politically opposed to the last one. It gets dumber and dumber as you say it out loud.
We are “friends of all and enemies of none”…except Russian oligarchs it would seem.
The U.S. judge already ruled clearly—this appeal feels like grasping at straws. Antigua handled the Alfa Nero situation by the book.
How is the woman vindictive, that’s what I want to know?
Someone stole your $100 millions boat, and you are the one who is vindictive?
The lady is the victim here..she was stolen from..she didn’t come into Antigua and stole a dime from anyone.
You corrupt lawyers giving your judicial opinion on something as honest as daylight, are the problem. What happen to the mortality these days?
Gatson was dead wrong in selling the woman’s boat, period!
Let someone come and sell your house from under you and see how you feel.
Corruption does not pay Gatson.
How is the woman vindictive, that’s what I want to know?
Someone stole your $100 millions boat, and you are the one who is vindictive?
The lady is the victim here..she was stolen from..she didn’t come into Antigua and stole a dime from anyone.
You corrupt lawyers giving your judicial opinion on something as honest as daylight, are the problem. What happen to the mortality these days?
Gatson was dead wrong in sellin g the woman’s boat, period!
Let someone come and sell your house from under you and see how you feel.
Corruption does not pay Gatson.
This little weasel from across the waters couldn’t care less where this matter ends because he’s in the money at all cost. He has been milking us for decades under successive ALP leadership. Guess it’s a family affair.
Reading through these comments is flabbergasting to put it mildly. @Islanman26
What’s your logic in your analogy regarding someone’s taking your house? Why didn’t she come forward at the start of the sanction when her staff needed her most? Why should we have serviced the boat during this almost two year period?
Because many of you don’t like the PM or the current administration, that should not sufficient cause to go against your country’s position as you’re seemingly whimpering down under illegal pressure.
She doesn’t own the boat anymore. It was acquired by the government through an act of Parliament. Might I also add, that any vessel left unattended in the future, will suffer the same fate. The drafters of the legislation made it clear during the sitting of Parliament.
If you leave your vehicle abandoned on a property for two years anywhere, the owner of that property has the right to charge for storage fees, then selling it to recoup any monies lost.
She has no case! We don’t know the extent of her wealth. If she were that wealthy as you guys assume, she would move on.
Even the courts see this as frivolous and as a chance to intimidate and harass, knowing fully well that she has no case. She might be of the view that we would back down. But she doesn’t the Teflon PM whom we now have.
Another chance to set a precedent in novel cases like these.
The entire jurisdiction will learn from this. No one will ever abandon a yacht again. Speak up or forever hold your side.
That ship has sailed.
Pun intended
@Robi aka Martin Dudley
Who has been milking us for years? You enjoy spreading rumors and besmirching peoples characters? Is everything above board in terms of all your dealings?
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