DEVELOPING: Ex-Marine Fights US Extradition from Australia over Alleged Chinese Pilot Training

Breaking News: Ex-Marine Fights US Extradition from Australia Former US Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan has appealed his extradition from Australia to the United States over allegations of training Chinese military aviators in 2012. Duggan appeared at a court in Canberra on Thursday, accompanied by his attorney. The appeal was filed after Duggan traveled 350 kilometers from a prison in New South Wales state. A US indictment unsealed in 2022 alleges that Duggan conspired with others to train Chinese military pilots while working as an instructor for the Test Flying Academy of South Africa. Duggan's extradition is linked to a 2016 indictment from the US District Court in Washington, which accuses him of conspiring with others to provide unauthorized training to Chinese military aviators. The alleged training took place over a decade ago. Australian Federal Court Justice James Stellios will announce a verdict at a later date following a one-day hearing. Duggan's appeal is expected to have significant implications for his future, as well as the ongoing investigation into his alleged activities. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*