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McKinnon can be extradited to face wrath of the US

Superhacker in the soup
Wed May 10 2006, 12:37
GARY MCKINNON, the Scot dubbed the world's biggest hacker, can be extradited to the United States, a judge today decided.

McKinnon faced the beak at Bow Street Magistrates Court fearing the worst. His virtual rampage through nigh-on 100 high-security military computers located in the USA has miffed the authorities there somewhat.

Mckinnon--guantanamo-bound-

They want to bang him in the slammer and throw away the key.

McKinnon said he would appeal against the judge's recommendation.

Thereafter, the hacker's last hope may rest with the Home Secretary - whoever that is this week - who may or may not rubber stamp the extradition papers. µ

See Also
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British "hacker" will fight extradition to US
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