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Spanish Prosecutor Backs Extradition of US Media Heir Accused of Hamas Donations
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A Spanish prosecutor has recommended the extradition of US media heir James Cox Chambers Jr. to the United States to face charges including alleged donations to Hamas. Chambers was arrested in Ibiza in July and is accused of riot, conspiracy, and money laundering, which his defense claims are politically motivated. The case is sensitive for Spain's government due to its pro-Palestinian stance. Spain's High Court will rule on the extradition request in the coming weeks.
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- Spanish prosecutor supports extraditing US media heir James Cox Chambers Jr. to the US.
- Chambers is accused of alleged donations to Hamas, riot, conspiracy, and money laundering.
- Chambers' defense claims the extradition request is politically motivated.
- The case is politically sensitive for Spain's pro-Palestinian government.
- Chambers was arrested in Ibiza on July 10 and has sought asylum in Spain.
- Spain's High Court will rule on the extradition request in the coming weeks.
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