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Abu Hamza loses extradition fight Abu Hamza loses extradition fight
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Radical Muslim cleric Abu Hamza has lost his High Court bid against extradition to the US where he faces terror-related charges. Jailed Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri has lost his High Court bid against extradition to the US where he faces terror-related charges.
The Egyptian-born preacher is currently serving a seven-year jail term in the UK for inciting murder and race hate.The Egyptian-born preacher is currently serving a seven-year jail term in the UK for inciting murder and race hate.
Hamza, 49, from west London, is wanted by American authorities on 11 charges, including sending cash to al-Qaeda. Abu Hamza, 49, from west London, is wanted by US authorities on 11 charges, including sending cash to al-Qaeda.
It is possible he could appeal against the judges' decision at the House of Lords. He has 14 days to decide whether he will launch a final appeal to the House of Lords against the judges' decision .
Sir Igor Judge and Mr Justice Sullivan, sitting at the High Court ruled that the decision to extradite was "unassailable".
The charges against him include allegations that he attempted to set up an al-Qaeda training camp in Oregon between 1998 and 2000, and that he sent funds and recruits to the Taleban.
He also stands accused of involvement in a conspiracy to take 12 westerners hostage in Yemen in 1998.
It is alleged Abu Hamza - who is missing an eye and hand - gave advice to the hostage-takers and provided them with a satellite phone.