Summary
Daniel Duggan, a former US Marine pilot and Australian citizen, lost his appeal against being sent from Australia to the United States. He is accused by the US of illegally training Chinese military pilots and faces serious prison time if convicted.
Key Facts
- Daniel Duggan was arrested in Australia in October 2022 at the request of the US government.
- He is accused of training Chinese fighter pilots between 2010 and 2012 without US approval.
- Duggan denies the charges and has renounced his US citizenship.
- A Federal Court judge in Australia rejected his appeal to stop his extradition.
- Duggan faces up to 65 years in prison if found guilty in the US.
- His lawyer argued that Australian law does not have an equivalent offense, but the extradition was still approved.
- Duggan’s wife expressed disappointment and said the family has suffered a long legal battle and financial hardship.
- Duggan has 28 days to appeal the court's decision further.
