Joint statement regarding extradition of Ma Anand Sheela, Ma Anand Puja and Ma Shanti Bhadra · Digital Exhibits

Title: Joint statement regarding extradition of Ma Anand Sheela, Ma Anand Puja and Ma Shanti Bhadra
Description: A four-page January 31, 1986 joint statement by United States Attorney Charles H. Turner and Oregon Attorney General Dave Frohnmayer regarding extradition proceedings against Sheela Silverman (a.k.a. Ma Anand Sheela), Diane Ivonne Onang (a.k.a. Ma Anand Puja), and Catherine Jane Elsea (a.k.a. Ma Shanti Bhadra). The statement says that the three former disciples of Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh would be extradited from Germany to Oregon to face criminal charges. It discusses federal and state charges, including immigration-related charges, attempted murder, assault, conspiracy, wiretapping, arson, and burglary, as well as limitations and procedures under the extradition treaty between the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany.; This is one document from a binder containing various notes, memos, and official documents relating to the Rajneesh movement compiled by Gerry Thompson. Thompson was Oregon Governor Victor Atiyeh's Chief of Staff during most of his governorship.
Identifier: PUA_MS96_R093
Date: 1986
Date Created: January 31, 1986
Spatial Coverage: Oregon
Subject: Rajneeshees; Rajneeshpuram (Or.)
Language: English
Rights: http://rightsstatements.org/page/CNE/1.0/
Is Part Of: Gerry Thompson Rajneesh Notes Binder, Governor Victor Atiyeh Papers
Source: Pacific University Archives