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UK Hacker Fights US Extradition

A British computer hacker wanted by the United States for "the biggest military hack of all time" begins a final fight today to avoid extradition. Lawyers for Gary McKinnon, will argue in London's High Court today that he is too ill to be sent to the United States for trial because he has Asperger's syndrome, a form of autism.

British Hacker Loses Extradition Appeal

The European Court of Human Rights has rejected the appeal of British hacker Gary McKinnon, opening the door for him to be extradited to the United States within weeks.McKinnon is accused of carrying out "the biggest military hack of all time" and could face up to 70 years if convicted in the U.S. for hacking the computers of the Pentagon, U.S. army, navy and NASA which caused $700,000 worth of damages. McKinnon has said he was searching for evidence of U.F.O.'s

British Hacker Gets Extradition Delay

The European Court of Human Rights has asked Britain to hold off on sending a computer hacker to the United States to face trial until it can review his request to stop his extradition.The court said it needs to review Gary McKinnon's complaint that he could face inhumane prison conditions if convicted in the United States.

UK Hacker Loses Extradition Case

A British man accused of hacking into the computer systems of the U.S. military and NASA lost his appeal today against extradition to the U.S. where he will stand trial.Gary McKinnon, 42, attempted to appeal his transfer to the U.S. to be tried for what has been called "the biggest military hack of all time" by taking his case to Britain's highest court, the House of Lords.