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US extradition sought for American donor arrested in Spain over alleged support for Hamas
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US extradition sought for American donor arrested in Spain over alleged support for Hamas
Spanish authorities have arrested and are holding wealthy US donor James "Fergie" Chambers on a US extradition request for alleged material support to Hamas.
- Spanish authorities detained Chambers on Friday and are holding him without bail; a bail hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
- The US Justice Department requested extradition; Spain's High Court has 40 days to decide, followed by the Council of Ministers.
- Chambers' attorney stated that he donated more than $1 million to humanitarian projects in Gaza.
- Six members of Spain's Sumar party wrote that extraditing Chambers would set a precedent affecting free expression and association.
Topicshamas-supportdetainmentfreedom of expressionPalestinefreedom-of-associationHumanitarian Aidacademic-freedombdsextraditionIsrael-Gaza conflict
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