May 24th 2024.
Today, a former pilot from the United States, Daniel Duggan, is facing a crucial hearing in Australia as he fights against his extradition to the US. He has been imprisoned for 19 long months in a maximum-security prison, and this hearing is his last chance to put a stop to his extradition. Duggan is accused of unlawfully assisting the Chinese military, a charge he vehemently denies, claiming it to be politically motivated.
The 55-year-old was arrested in Australia upon the request of the US, under the accusation of violating US arms-trafficking laws. It is alleged that between 2010 and 2012, Duggan provided military training to Chinese pilots in South Africa, for which he received a sum of $100,000. In the eyes of US lawyers, this money was obtained illegally, and they successfully managed to freeze the sale of Duggan's house.
Duggan will be appearing in court today, accompanied by his wife Saffrine and their eldest daughter. Together, they will fight against the extradition order and argue that the charges brought against Duggan are politically motivated. They believe that, given the deteriorating relationship between China and the US, and the fact that the alleged actions occurred a long time ago, these charges hold no merit.
Last month, Duggan's attempt to postpone the hearing was unsuccessful. He claimed to have accumulated $800,000 in legal bills and was unable to afford his future defense. However, his request for Legal Aid was denied, and his family is now seeking financial assistance through crowd-funding.
In a letter written from prison and seen by AAP, Duggan expressed his belief that his actions were lawful and that both the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation and the US Naval Central Intelligence Service were aware of his work. Meanwhile, Saffrine Duggan has taken matters into her own hands and presented a petition with 25,000 signatures to politicians in Canberra. She is calling on Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to release her husband and put an end to his extradition.
Saffrine passionately states, "He is an innocent Australian man, a political prisoner, who needs to be home with his family." The Duggan family is determined to fight against these accusations and bring Daniel back home where he belongs. In the midst of all this, you can stay updated on the latest developments by following us on WhatsApp. Join our channel to receive breaking news, updates on celebrities and sports, all without any comments or algorithms. Your privacy is our priority.
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