UK hacker ’should be extradited’
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BBC News today reports that Bow Street Magistrates’ Court in London has ruled, Mr McKinnon who did “the biggest military hack of all time“Â should be recommended for extradition to the US.
The decision means Mr McKinnon will face trial in America. The final decision on whether he should be sent to the US for trial rests with the home secretary.
The US in its case for extradition said Mr McKinnon caused more than $700,000 (£375,235) of damage while exploring the computer networks at various US military institutions.
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