THE step-father of an autistic man who faces 70 years in a US jail for computer hacking has told the Welwyn & Hatfield Times the battle against his extradition will continue – despite their latest legal setback. Wilson Sharp, from
THE step-father of an autistic man who faces 70 years in a US jail for computer hacking has told the Welwyn & Hatfield Times the battle against his extradition will continue - despite their latest legal setback.
Wilson Sharp, from Brookmans Park, spoke out after Gary McKinnon's seven year bid to stave off extradition was dealt a fresh blow in the High Court in London on Friday.
The family had been in court to challenge refusals by the Home Office and the Director of Public Prosecutions to try Gary for hacking under UK law.
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