Abu Hamza loses extradition fight
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Jailed Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has lost his High Court bid against extradition to the US where he faces terror-related charges.
The Egyptian-born preacher is currently serving a seven-year jail term in the UK for inciting murder and race hate.
Abu Hamza, 50, from west London, is wanted by US authorities on 11 charges, including sending cash to al-Qaeda.
He has 14 days to decide whether he will launch a final appeal in the House of Lords against the judges' decision.
The extradition order was first approved by City of Westminster Magistrates' Court and ratified by the Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith in February 2008.
The Egyptian-born preacher is currently serving a seven-year jail term in the UK for inciting murder and race hate.
Abu Hamza, 50, from west London, is wanted by US authorities on 11 charges, including sending cash to al-Qaeda.
He has 14 days to decide whether he will launch a final appeal in the House of Lords against the judges' decision.
The extradition order was first approved by City of Westminster Magistrates' Court and ratified by the Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith in February 2008.
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Oh dear Abu indeed. We should just send him to America when his 7 years are up, then let them put him up for a bit.
- 3 years ago
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phillyharper
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Oh dear Abu...
- 3 years ago
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phillyharper
