A high-stakes government meeting this month will examine a U.S. request to extradite James "Fergie" Chambers, a detained American accused of aiding Hamas, as his legal team prepares arguments ahead of the decision. Chambers, a prominent donor to progressive and humanitarian causes, remains imprisoned in Madrid while facing extradition proceedings. His partner, actress and activist Stella Schnabel, has recently engaged with Spanish lawmakers to challenge the allegations against him. The outcome of the meeting could determine whether Chambers stands trial in the U.S. or remains in custody abroad.


Key government meeting this month will consider US bid to try James ‘Fergie’ Chambers over alleged support for HamasAttorneys for James “Fergie” Chambers, the US citizen and wealthy donor to leftwing and humanitarian projects worldwide who is currently imprisoned in Madrid and sought in extradition, have submitted a brief ahead of a decisive government meeting on the case.Meanwhile, Chambers’ partner, the actor and activist Stella Schnabel, met last week with multiple members of the Spanish parliament to assert his innocence. Continue reading...