Greece won’t extradite to Australia a fugitive wanted for a 1999 fatal nightclub stabbing
Summary
A Greek court refused to send James Dalamangas to Australia, where he is wanted for a 1999 nightclub murder, because the legal time limit to prosecute the crime has ended. Dalamangas was arrested in Greece for having illegal weapons and giving false information but was released pending the court’s extradition decision.Key Facts
- James Dalamangas is wanted in Australia for a stabbing death in 1999.
- Greek police arrested him for illegal weapons possession and false testimony.
- The court said the 25-year statute of limitations in Greece had expired for the murder case.
- Dalamangas denies the murder charges and argues against extradition as a Greek citizen.
- Australian police had offered a $140,000 reward for his arrest.
- The appeals court in Patra, Greece, made the extradition decision.
- The crime happened in a Sydney nightclub.
- Dalamangas was released from custody until the court ruled on extradition.
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