Baltasar Garzón takes on Fergie Chambers extradition case
US citizen Fergie Chambers, who was arrested in Spain at the request of US authorities, has entrusted his legal defence to Ilocad, the law firm headed by Baltasar Garzón, in the extradition proceedings currently being handled by Spain’s National Court (Audiencia Nacional). The firm will represent Chambers throughout the judicial process.
Chambers was arrested on 10 July in Ibiza pursuant to an international arrest warrant issued by the United States. He was subsequently transferred to a prison facility in Madrid, where he remains pending the outcome of the extradition proceedings. US authorities allege that he committed offences related to terrorism financing and money laundering, in a case that remains under seal.
Known for his philanthropic work and donations to social and humanitarian projects, Chambers has supported various international solidarity initiatives in recent years, including civil aid projects in Gaza.
Chambers denies the allegations and will argue before the Spanish courts that the activities under investigation have no criminal basis and are exclusively related to his philanthropic support for humanitarian initiatives.
The extradition proceedings will be conducted in accordance with Spanish law, which provides for a judicial phase and, if the courts rule that the extradition is admissible, the Spanish Government will have the final say on whether the transfer is carried out.
“We are leading Fergie Chambers’ legal strategy to prove before the Spanish courts that the activities being questioned are solely linked to humanitarian purposes, and we will demand full respect for his fundamental rights”, his defence team said.
