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U.K. to Hear McKinnon's Case Against Extradition

Gary McKinnon

Gary McKinnon, the ex-systems administrator accused of conducting the biggest military hack of all time, has won the right to have his case against extradition to the United States heard by the House of Lords.

The decision gives McKinnon and his legal team a fresh chance to challenge the extradition, having argued previously that the U.S. authorities acted in an "oppressive" manner to secure his removal from the United Kingdom.

McKinnon has always maintained that, since the alleged offenses took place in the United Kingdom, that is where he should stand trial. No date has been set for the House of Lords hearing, and he remains on bail.

"Gary McKinnon is delighted to learn of this important development," said his barrister, Ben Cooper.

posted by Fergie @ 8/01/2007 02:59:00 PM