Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Politics
Tess Ikonomou

A-G backs extradition of pilot to the US

A request to extradite former marines pilot Daniel Duggan to the US has been approved by Australia. (Yonhap/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has approved the US government's request for a former American fighter pilot to be handed over.

Mr Dreyfus agreed to formally receive Washington's extradition request for Daniel Duggan, 54, who has been in custody since October 21, after he was arrested by the Australian Federal Police.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.