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Nasa Hacker's Fate Hangs In Balance
News The fate of Gary McKinnon, known as the "Nasa hacker", is still hanging in the balance after his appeal against extradition to the US was adjourned at the Court of Appeal on Wednesday evening. It has urged the Court of Appeal to consider referring...
[February 16, 2007, 12:30]
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. If he loses his appeal, McKinnon may try and appeal to the...
[February 14, 2007, 16:06]
Nasa Hacker Loses Extradition Appeal
News Gary McKinnon, the man accused of hacking into the computer systems of Nasa and other US governmental organisations, has lost his appeal against extradition to the US, but according to his lawyers the judges in the appeal court "definitely left...
[April 3, 2007, 14:16]
Government: McKinnon Will Be Extradited
News In May, McKinnon lost his appeal against extradition and has been waiting for the final decision of the Home Secretary, John Reid. Mr McKinnon now has the opportunity, within 14 days, to appeal against the decisions of the District Judge/Secretary...
[July 7, 2006, 9:40]
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. If he loses, McKinnon is expected to try and appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
[February 14, 2007, 10:41]
Nasa Hacker Granted Lords Appeal
News Gary McKinnon, the Briton who has admitted hacking into Nasa's computer systems, has been given leave to appeal against extradition to the US. McKinnon was granted leave on Thursday to appeal to the Law Lords, a group of senior UK judges, on the...
[October 15, 2007, 17:51]
US Lawyers 'threatened' Nasa Hacker, Court Hears
News Speaking at an appeal hearing at the House of Lords, McKinnon's defence lawyer David Pannick QC said the US had tried to "coerce" McKinnon into waiving his rights to fight extradition and trial in the US on charges of hacking government and...
[June 16, 2008, 18:08]
McKinnon Should Be Scared; So Should America
Leader "I am practically hung and quartered already" - Gary McKinnon, speaking in London on Wednesday as a UK judge decides he should be extradited to the US to face hacking charges But while McKinnon knows what will happen to him, US authorities show no...
[May 10, 2006, 16:10]
Lords To Consider Nasa Hacker Appeal
News Gary McKinnon, the Briton who has admitted hacking into Nasa's computer systems, may be able to appeal to the House of Lords against his extradition to the US. According to a firm of solicitors acting on behalf McKinnon, the law lords will consider...
[August 1, 2007, 12:52]
Nasa Hacker Appeal Set For New Year
News McKinnon has been waiting for this date to be confirmed since last July when he lost his first appeal against extradition. The appeal court in that case judged that extradition to the US was justified, after which McKinnon was granted leave to...
[December 11, 2006, 11:45]
Nasa Hacker Awaits Lords' Decision
News Gary McKinnon talks about his appeal to the House of Lords against extradition to the US to face hacking charges. He could face up to 60 years in jail if extradited
[June 17, 2008, 17:37]
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. Judge Nicholas Evans, sitting at Bow Street Magistrates' Court, ruled on Wednesday morning that...
[May 10, 2006, 11:55]
Nasa Hacker To Fight US Extradition On Monday
News Gary McKinnon, the Briton who has admitted hacking into Nasa systems, is due to fight his extradition to the US in the House of Lords on Monday. According to McKinnon's solicitors, the two-hour hearing will focus on irregularities in the...
[June 13, 2008, 12:01]
NASA Hacker Ready For A Long Battle
News Waiting for the decision on his extradition hearing, expected on 10 May, Gary McKinnon has steeled himself for the possibility that the suspense may last much longer than a mere week and a half. McKinnon was then arrested last June and formally...
[May 2, 2006, 12:45]
NASA Hacker To Fight Extradition
News Speaking on the steps of the court after yesterday's verdict, McKinnon's solicitor, Karen Todner, said the defence will contend the deportation order with the Home Office, and the appeal courts if necessary.
[May 11, 2006, 14:50]
NASA Hacker Debate Rages On
News McKinnon was told last week he would be sent to the US after Home Secretary John Reid signed his extradition papers, but he has vowed to appeal the decision in the House of Lords and the European Court of Human Rights.
[July 14, 2006, 12:50]
McKinnon Should Be Scared; So Should America
Talkback Perhaps Gary should appeal to the European Court of Human Rights, which should hold that he be tried and sentenced in his own country. As I understand it, the extradition arrangements with the US are not mutual and US does not have to prove it has...
[May 11, 2006, 10:50]
Scapegoat.
Talkback Whatever you think of McKinnon and his claims, you have to feel for his predicament. He has offered himself up to these courts, but that is not good enough. At massive expense to the taxpayer and another bigger blow to civil liberties- this is...
[February 16, 2007, 9:46]
What Did He See....
Talkback According to an interview with McKinnon, he stumbled upon an excel document entitled, "Extra-terrestrial Officers" and listed names and ranks of military personnel. that could warrant such a severe set of charges?
[February 14, 2007, 22:07]
Perverse
Talkback Let's not forget that Gary Mckinnon was young and rather naive and, rather than representing a threat, highlighted the weakness of Nasa's security. I've always thought that the American system of doing deals is a perversion of justice, as is a...
[February 15, 2007, 13:23]
