Chris Ahn, ex-marine tied to North Korean embassy raid, to be released on bail



News Chris Ahn, ex-marine tied to North Korean embassy raid, to be released on bail U.S. authorities previously warned Ahn represented a "flight risk" if released Oliver Hotham July 9, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Department of Justice Christopher Ahn, a former U.S. marine who Spanish authorities have linked to the February break-in at North Korea's embassy in Madrid, was at a hearing at a California court on Tuesday ordered to be freed on a $1.3 million bail. Ahn -- who the U.S. government has asked be held in captivity since his detention in April -- must remain under house arrest pending further proceedings into his potential extradition to Spain. Christopher Ahn, a former U.S. marine who Spanish authorities have linked to the February break-in at North Korea's embassy in Madrid, was at a hearing at a California court on Tuesday ordered to be freed on a $1.3 million bail. Ahn -- who the U.S. government has asked be held in captivity since his detention in April -- must remain under house arrest pending further proceedings into his potential extradition to Spain. 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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Chris Ahn, ex-marine tied to North Korean embassy raid, to be released on bail

U.S. authorities previously warned Ahn represented a "flight risk" if released

Oliver Hotham July 9, 2019

Chris Ahn, ex-marine tied to North Korean embassy raid, to be released on bail

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Christopher Ahn, a former U.S. marine who Spanish authorities have linked to the February break-in at North Korea's embassy in Madrid, was at a hearing at a California court on Tuesday ordered to be freed on a $1.3 million bail.

Ahn -- who the U.S. government has asked be held in captivity since his detention in April -- must remain under house arrest pending further proceedings into his potential extradition to Spain.

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