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Criminal Extradition

U.S. authorities have been frustrated by the refusal of some countries to extradite criminals who would face the death penalty in the U.S. Now L.A.'s new District Attorney says he will not ask for capital punishment in those cases where it would prevent extradition. NPR's Andy Bowers reports.

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