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| Al-Qaeda suspect can be extradited to US |
| 2002-05-10 |
| A British court ruled that Amar Makhlulif, a suspected al-Qaeda activist accused of plotting to blow up Los Angeles airport at the end of 1999 can be extradited to the United States. Lawyers acting for the US government also told the court that Algerian-born Makhlulif, 37, had been a "key recruiter" for al-Qaeda and had sent activists to terrorist training camps in Afghanistan. It is the first time that British courts have allowed a terrorist suspect to be extradited to the United States in relation to September 11 attacks of last year. The decision needs the approval of Home Secretary David Blunkett before any extradition moves can be carried out. Makhlulif, also known as Abu Doha or the "Doctor", was remanded in custody. They'll try and point to the likelihood of the death penalty for this goober to block his extradition. That'll be tedious, but shouldn't be insurmountable. Good thing he's not in France. |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |