Pro-Palestine philanthropist faces US extradition hearing in Spain
Summary
A Spanish court is set to hear U.S. evidence in the extradition case against American activist James “Fergie” Chambers. Chambers denies wrongdoing and has sought asylum in Spain, which would prevent extradition if granted.Key Facts
- U.S. authorities accuse Chambers of laundering $7.5 million and using the money to support Hamas; Chambers has not been charged with a terrorism offense.
- Chambers also faces U.S. riot and conspiracy-to-riot charges tied to a 2023 protest at an Israeli arms company, with a possible sentence of up to 30 years.
- Spanish authorities arrested Chambers in Ibiza in July after Interpol issued a Red Notice for his detention.
- Chambers has requested asylum in Spain, and he cannot be extradited while that claim remains unresolved.
- Spain’s National Court will hear evidence from U.S. authorities before a final extradition decision is made.
- Chambers’s lawyers say the Spanish translation of the U.S. charges incorrectly describes protesters’ actions and a conversation involving Chambers.
- Chambers’s wife, Stella Schnabel, has urged Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to expedite the asylum claim.
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