Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

"That enables the Feds to start freezing and confiscating assets, possibly even issuing arrest warrants. That happens domestically first and through treaties second."

It's a civil case.



> It's a civil case

If you perjure yourself in a civil case, you've committed a crime. Contempt of court is, similarly, a (process) crime.


It's not a crime to simply not show up. Default judgement that they won't ever pay, and everyone moves on with their lives.


They will have assets in the US that can be attached


How? They're on the entity list.




Consider applying for YC's Fall 2026 batch! Applications are open till July 27.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: