https://x.com/CallaWalsh/status/2121228380246798773Calla Walsh - Key moments in Fergie Chambers' extradition hearing today in Spain:
Fergie answered questions from his defense team (the prosecution declined to question him), then a forensics accounting expert testified about Fergie's financial transfers, all of which were completely legal and documented, debunking the accusations of "international money laundering." The prosecutor argued in favor of extradition, then Fergie's team made a lengthy and detailed rebuttal.
Fergie looked healthy and sounded calm and confident in his responses, maintaining the legality of his actions and debunking the ridiculous claims made by the US.
The defense emphasized there is NO indictment against Fergie, only a criminal complaint signed by a single FBI agent. They argued the US charges to not meet the principle of "double incrimination" that governs extradition treaties, meaning the alleged offenses have to be considered criminal in both the requesting country (the US) and the receiving country (Spain).
The defense also pointed to deliberate mistranslations made by the US in its documentation to exaggerate the severity of the charges, and the blatant violation of the Spain-US extradition treaty by Spain handing over Fergie's phone to the US (without even informing his team).
The defense emphasized Fergie is not accused of any "terrorist" offensives and none of the groups Fergie is accused of supporting were sanctioned at the time he is allegedly supported them, and sanctions do not apply retroactively.
The defense also pointed out how the Merrimack 4 were sentenced to only 60 days in jail, while Fergie is being threatened with 5 years in prison in alleged relation to the same action.
Additionally, the defense noted that a "confidential human source" (aka snitch) is cooperating with the state and providing information on Fergie's alleged role in Palestine Action US. This is disgusting and shameful.
The defense contextualized the US case against Fergie in the context of the genocide in Gaza, the ongoing campaign of repression against pro-Palestine voices in the US, and the US rejection of international law and sanctioning of the ICC and its officials, citing UN reports on repression of freedom of speech in the US, and Trump's draconian NSPM-7.
The defense conclud
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