Fergie Chambers Faces Extradition to U.S. Despite Never Being Indicted, Says Lawyer
The refusal of two pro-Palestine protesters to testify before a grand jury could hamper the left-wing donor’s extradition from Spain. The post Fergie Chambers Faces Extradition to U.S. Despite Never Being Indicted, Says Lawyer appeared first on The Intercept .
Spanish lawyers representing millionaire left-wing donor James "Fergie" Chambers say U.S. federal grand jury witnesses have refused to testify in his extradition case, potentially complicating the administration's efforts. The two women, who participated in a 2023 protest against an Israeli weapons manufacturer, state they will not cooperate with a grand jury hearing scheduled for November 4.
Their lawyers say the grand jury proceedings appear to be linked to Chambers's extradition case, which is based on a single FBI agent's complaint, rather than a grand jury investigation. Critics argue the case is weak and based on vague, unproven allegations. The charges against Chambers include rioting, incitement to riot, and international money laundering, allegedly linked to his funding of pro-Palestine demonstrations and money transfers to a Tunisian soccer club.
His supporters claim the money was used for club expenses, not terrorism. The State Department has declined to comment on the case.
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