United States v. Egorov et al.

Abstract

United Nations — Interpretation of Charter of — Scope of immunities conferred upon United Nations employees — Whether employee immune from indictment for conspiracy to commit espionage — International law as understood by courts of United States of America.

Officials of United Nations — Employee of United Nations Secretariat — Right to privileges and immunities — Effect of issue of diplomatic passport by U.S.S.R. — Effect of United States visa as related to employees of United Nations — Whether United Nations employee subject to criminal prosecution for conspiracy to commit espionage — Whether entitled to immunity under International Organizations Immunity Act or United Nations Charter — International law as understood by courts of United States — The law of the United States of America.