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Gary McKinnon will not face UK charges 14 Dec 2012 23:42 #1

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Computer hacker Gary McKinnon, whose extradition to the US was blocked, will not face charges in the UK, bringing to an end a 10-year legal battle.
Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer QC said the chances of a successful conviction were "not high".
Janis Sharp, Mr McKinnon's mother, said the news was "amazing" and she was grateful the case was "all over now".
Mr McKinnon, 46, admits accessing US government computers but says he was looking for evidence of UFOs.

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Re: Gary McKinnon will not face UK charges 14 Dec 2012 23:52 #2

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Holy shit! Something good. I may have a lie down.
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Re: Gary McKinnon will not face UK charges 14 Dec 2012 23:56 #3

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That IS awesome news!!
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Re: Gary McKinnon will not face UK charges 14 Dec 2012 23:59 #4

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I heard about this, I'm glad it's worked out okay for him.

Actually, I have some respect for Keir Starmer who was named in the article as he helped the McLibel couple out for free with their case.
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Re: Gary McKinnon will not face UK charges 15 Dec 2012 03:32 #5

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Not read the OP article, but did hear this on the radio earlier - and it's about fooking time!!!

The extradition order is still live in the States - whatever weight that has, when we've not agreed to it. :dunno:

But brilliant news! :)
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Re: Gary McKinnon will not face UK charges 15 Dec 2012 09:45 #6

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psketti wrote:
Holy shit! Something good. I may have a lie down.
*

I had to have a re-read just to make sure. Nice to be able to bask in some good news for a change.


*surely that should read 'hang down' :)
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Re: Gary McKinnon will not face UK charges 15 Dec 2012 10:08 #7

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Fabulous news. He has already served 10 years.

A mother's joy.
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Re: Gary McKinnon will not face UK charges 15 Dec 2012 10:42 #8

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Time to watch yer back Gary.
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Re: Gary McKinnon will not face UK charges 15 Dec 2012 11:21 #9

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Time to watch yer back Gary.

I think it unlikely that the authorities in the States will let it lie. Let's hope he doesn't turn up dead from a heart attack whilst out walking.
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Re: Gary McKinnon will not face UK charges 15 Dec 2012 11:37 #10

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I saw someone in 'another place' angrily banging on about how it was now supposedly legal to hack US facilities if your from the UK.

The same poster promotes his p2p file-sharing service right alongside his angsty outrage without a shred of self-awareness. :D
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Re: Gary McKinnon will not face UK charges 15 Dec 2012 11:49 #11

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How about tit for tat?
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Re: Gary McKinnon will not face UK charges 15 Dec 2012 19:47 #12

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Gary McK­in­non will not face UK charges

Good. Now leave the poor lad alone.
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