Nasa hacker's extradition on hold
- Tue, 27 Oct 2009
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Home Secretary Alan Johnson has postponed proceedings to extradite Gary McKinnon to America to give the hacker's lawyers time to appeal in Europe.
The 43-year-old, who suffers from Asperger's Syndrome was denied an appeal at the UK Supreme Court earlier this month. However, new medical evidence is said to have come to light which is being examined by all parties.
Mr McKinnon, who is accused of breaking into the US' military computer system, claims he was only looking for UFO evidence. McKinnon, of Wood Green, north London faces 60 years in prison if convicted in the US.
"We have stopped the clock ticking on the representation to the European Court because new medical evidence has been provided," Mr Johnson said. "I have to ensure that his Article 3 human rights are being respected."
Supporters have campaigned for him to be tried in the UK claiming that the US-UK extradition treaty does not treat US and British citizens equally.
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October 27 13:16
RoggenWolfe
He exposed the truth that our so call masters hide from us everyday..makes you wonder why doesnt it . If it doesnt your a sheep . He aint a criminal,its these governments who hide life changing secrets from us . What gives them ANY right ????? Home security is the excuse...but its bullsh!t n you know it .
October 27 14:33
Charles Smyth
This is a very simple case: If US computers which are supposed to be secure, are not secure against the hacking skills of Gary McKinnon, they are not secure.
October 27 16:36
Andrew
I wish him well 60 years is unneccary spitefull and visious for anybody and uterly unproductuive and especailly against somome who has mental problems and did no harm!
October 27 20:45
Raz
The guy is smart enough to hack into the US military then:
1. US should thank him for revealing their weaknesses
2. He will probably get a job in the US to use his talent.
3, If u can do it from home...why not...get better protection