ACLU Calls Pentagon Hacker’s Extradition ‘Tragic’

The American Civil Liberties Union came to the defense of British hacker Gary McKinnon on Thursday, decrying an extradition treaty that could soon see McKinnon standing trial in the U.S. on charges of cracking and damaging American military systems.

“The recent tragic case of Gary McKinnon highlights the need to ensure that an individual’s case is properly judicially reviewed and the courts have the power to bar extradition if the interest of justice require it,” wroteSource: Threat Level RSS Feed