London: Appeal filed against McKinnon extradition ruling
McKinnon's legal team filed an appeal against the extradition ruling at London's High Court. The defense argued that the trial should occur in Britain rather than America. This represented the next phase in ongoing legal proceedings.
Background
In February 2007, attorneys representing Gary McKinnon formally challenged the previous extradition order. They presented arguments to the High Court in London asserting that jurisdiction properly belonged to British courts since the alleged offenses occurred within the United Kingdom. The appeal sought to prevent McKinnon's transfer to American custody where he faced substantially harsher potential sentencing. Legal observers noted the case raised significant questions regarding national sovereignty and cybercrime prosecution across international boundaries.