James “Fergie” Chambers, an American citizen imprisoned in Madrid, is sought by Washington for alleged links to Hamas. His lawyers have submitted a brief ahead of a decisive government meeting scheduled for this month.
Pressure is mounting in Spain over the case of James “Fergie” Chambers, a wealthy American donor known for his support of left-wing and humanitarian projects worldwide. Detained in Madrid, he is subject to a US extradition request, which seeks to try him for alleged support of Hamas.
His lawyers have filed a brief prior to a key government meeting, during which Spanish authorities will have to decide on the next steps regarding this American request. The timing of this meeting, set for later this month, gives the procedure an urgent character.
Last week, Stella Schnabel, actress and activist, Chambers’ partner, met with several Spanish parliamentarians to plead his innocence. These efforts are part of a broader campaign aimed at convincing Madrid to refuse the extradition.
