Gibson: Is McKinnon still here?
Blog You wouldn't expect one of the FBI agents involved in the case of Gary McKinnon to have much sympathy with the alleged Nasa hacker. I asked the ex-FBI agent whether he thought Gary McKinnon's Asperger's diagnosis should have any bearing on whether...
[October 30, 2008, 16:39]
Gary McKinnon loses latest appeal
Blog Gary McKinnon, the hacker accused of accessing nearly 100 US government computers from his home in North London, has had his latest judicial appeal against extradition denied in the High Court this morning.
[July 31, 2009, 10:05]
Nasa hacker closer to extradition after CPS refusal
News The Crown Prosecution Service has decided it will not prosecute self-confessed Nasa hacker Gary McKinnon in the UK, edging him closer to extradition to the US. Gary McKinnon was not available for comment at the time of writing.
[February 26, 2009, 16:36]
Nasa hacker: I'll plead guilty in the UK
News Self-confessed hacker Gary McKinnon has told UK prosecutors he will plead guilty to charges in the UK, a move that could help him avoid extradition to the US. McKinnon has never denied accessing the US army, navy, airforce and Nasa computers, but...
[January 12, 2009, 16:56]
McKinnon fight goes to Brighton
Blog Campaigners against the extradition of Nasa hacker Gary McKinnon have garnered more support at the Labour Party conference in Brighton. McKinnon's mother Janis Sharp told ZDNet UK on Tuesday that MP Keith Vaz had agreed to write to American civil...
[September 30, 2009, 17:30]
When justice is a one-way street
Leader There is an air of farce about the extradition of Gary McKinnon to the US, and not just because the one-time hacker is also a UFO believer. The US will not ratify an act which will nevertheless be responsible for removing Gary McKinnon from home...
[July 7, 2006, 13:15]
CPS refuses Nasa-hacker UK prosecution
Blog The Crown Prosecution Service has decided not to prosecute self-confessed Nasa hacker Gary McKinnon in the UK. McKinnon has never denied accessing military systems, but denies causing damage -- he has always claimed to have been searching for...
[February 26, 2009, 12:53]
Deadline set for Nasa-hacker prosecution decision
News The Crown Prosecution Service will give a decision in the next four weeks as to whether it will prosecute Nasa hacker Gary McKinnon. McKinnon has never denied accessing the US military systems, but denies causing extensive damage.
[January 15, 2009, 15:39]
Message in a hamper
Blog Pop star Sting and his wife Trudie Styler have sent a hamper and a note of support to the family of Nasa hacker Gary McKinnon. McKinnon stands accused of accessing 97 US military computers. McKinnon has never denied accessing the systems, but...
[March 6, 2009, 14:28]
Nasa hacker's appeal begins
News Gary McKinnon, the UK citizen accused of breaking into and damaging Nasa's computers began his appeal against extradition to the US on Tuesday. In an interview with ZDNet UK, McKinnon admitted accessing the computers as part of his search for...
[February 14, 2007, 10:41]
NASA hacker loses extradition fight
News Gary McKinnon has lost a crucial battle in his fight to avoid prosecution in the US on hacking charges after a judge ordered his extradition to America. McKinnon has admitted accessing US government networks, but denies causing any damage.
[May 10, 2006, 11:55]
Nasa hacker taken ill as appeal continues
News Gary McKinnon, the UK citizen accused of hacking Nasa's computers and causing hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage, was taken ill as his appeal against extradition continued. According to those close to McKinnon, he suffered heart...
[February 14, 2007, 16:06]
NASA hacker to hear fate next month
News Gary McKinnon appeared in court in London on Wednesday, in the latest stage in a protracted legal process. McKinnon is charged with illegally accessing 97 US Government computers and causing $700,000 worth of damage over a 12-month period starting...
[April 12, 2006, 18:05]
Nasa hacker appeal set for New Year
News After months of waiting, Gary McKinnon, the so-called "Nasa hacker", has learned that his latest attempt to avoid extradition to America will be heard in the High Court on 13 February, 2007. McKinnon has been waiting for this date to be confirmed...
[December 11, 2006, 11:45]
Nasa hacker appeals to Bush for pardon
News Self-confessed Nasa hacker Gary McKinnon is appealing to outgoing US president George W Bush to halt McKinnon's extradition to the US. McKinnon's legal team has requested that foreign secretary David Miliband press for a pardon from Bush, McKinnon...
[January 16, 2009, 12:45]
Nasa hacker loses second Home Office appeal
News McKinnon's recent diagnosis with Asperger's Syndrome, a condition on the autistic spectrum, had not changed home secretary Jacqui Smith's decision that the self-confessed Nasa hacker be extradited, said McKinnon's solicitor Karen Todner on Monday.
[October 14, 2008, 12:14]
