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Radical London Cleric Still Fighting Extradition to US

Abu Hamza al-Masri launches new attempt

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 26, 2012 10:11 AM CDT

(Newser) Abu Hamza al-Masri isn't giving up: Days after the European Court of Human Rights rejected his attempt to avoid extradition to the US on terror charges, al-Masri has launched a new attempt with the High Court. A judge issued interim injunctions after receiving the applications so that al-Masri and one other suspect can't be extradited before an upcoming hearing.

Al-Masri has long argued he will be inhumanely treated in the US, but legal sources tell the BBC he has no new evidence to support his case. His trial and those of four other suspects have been delayed since the late 1990s. Al-Masri is accused of planning a US terrorist training camp and of helping to kidnap Western hostages in Yemen.

This Friday, April 30, 2004 file photo shows Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, as he arrives to conduct Friday prayers in the street outside the closed Finsbury Park Mosque in London.
This Friday, April 30, 2004 file photo shows Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, as he arrives to conduct Friday prayers in the street outside the closed Finsbury Park Mosque in London.   (AP Photo/Max Nash, File)
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HANKHILL
Sep 28, 2012 3:39 PM CDT
I HOPE TO HELL AL MASRI WINS THE FIGHT! WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WANTS THIS SCUMBAG IN THE U S A? WHAT IS THAT YOU SAY? OBAMA HAS A JOB FOR HIM AT THE WHITE HOUSE?
lvan
Sep 26, 2012 2:09 PM CDT
Another glorious freedom fighter! Just like Free Syrian Army.
Mr_Joshua
Sep 26, 2012 1:32 PM CDT
I don't see this ending well. Either a shootout when they go to get him or he will do a runner under cover of darkness beforehand. I imagine he is shitting his kaftan right now. And you can call me................Mr Joshua
 

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