US judge approves extradition of American who raided DPRK embassy in Spain



News US judge approves extradition of American who raided DPRK embassy in Spain Christopher Ahn is now one step closer to extradition to Madrid, but higher court could still intervene Ethan Jewell May 10, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Christopher Ahn (right) and Kim Han Sol, Kim Jong Un's nephew (left) \| Image: Free Joseon, edited by NK News A former U.S. Marine who participated in a 2019 raid of North Korea’s embassy in Spain is eligible for extradition to face trial in Madrid, a U.S. judge ruled on Monday, the latest development in a years-long court battle that some experts say could have life-or-death consequences for the defendant. But in an unusual twist, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jean Rosenbluth called for a higher court to overrule her decision and save Christopher Ahn from extradition. A former U.S. Marine who participated in a 2019 raid of North Korea’s embassy in Spain is eligible for extradition to face trial in Madrid, a U.S. judge ruled on Monday, the latest development in a years-long court battle that some experts say could have life-or-death consequences for the defendant. But in an unusual twist, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jean Rosenbluth called for a higher court to overrule her decision and save Christopher Ahn from extradition. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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US judge approves extradition of American who raided DPRK embassy in Spain

Christopher Ahn is now one step closer to extradition to Madrid, but higher court could still intervene

Ethan Jewell May 10, 2022

US judge approves extradition of American who raided DPRK embassy in Spain

Christopher Ahn (right) and Kim Han Sol, Kim Jong Un's nephew (left) | Image: Free Joseon, edited by NK News

A former U.S. Marine who participated in a 2019 raid of North Korea’s embassy in Spain is eligible for extradition to face trial in Madrid, a U.S. judge ruled on Monday, the latest development in a years-long court battle that some experts say could have life-or-death consequences for the defendant.

But in an unusual twist, U.S. Magistrate Judge Jean Rosenbluth called for a higher court to overrule her decision and save Christopher Ahn from extradition.

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