US EditionGreenland court to rule on anti-whaling Paul Watson's extradition
- A court in Greenland ruled that Paul Watson must stay in detention until October 23 while Denmark considers Japan's extradition request.
- Watson faces allegations of obstructing a 2010 whale research ship by ordering attacks on its crew.
- Watson expressed confidence that evidence will show no grounds for extradition and stated, “I have not caused a single injury.
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Greenland court extends Watson's time in custody as Japan seeks his extradition
A court in Greenland has again extended the time in custody for a prominent anti-whaling activist as Denmark considers an extradition request from Japan. The court ruled Wednesday that Canadian-American Paul Watson must remain in detention until Oct 2 while Denmark’s justice ministry considers the request. Greenland is an autonomous…
Outcry in France as Greenland keeps anti-whaling crusader Paul Watson in jail
Activists in France have vowed to stay mobilised behind Canadian-American environmental activist Paul Watson after a Greenland court ruled Wednesday to keep him in custody. The marine conservationist will remain detained pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, where he is wanted over a clash with whalers.
The detention in Greenland of the environmental activist was extended for 28 days on Wednesday. He is at risk of being extradited to Japan
The next hearing for Paul Watson, 73, is now set for October 2. For the time being, he remains in prison in Nuuk, capital of Greenland.
The detention of Canadian whale defender Paul Watson was extended by 28 days by a judge in Greenland on Wednesday, September 4.
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