Greenland Court Extends Detention of Paul Watson
Greenland Court Extends Detention of Paul Watson
Greenland Court Extends Detention of Paul Watson
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A Greenland court has extended the detention of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson until October 2 while Denmark reviews Japan's extradition request. Watson, the former head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, was arrested on July 21 for allegedly obstructing a Japanese whaling ship's operations in 2010, facing potential imprisonment of up to 15 years. The prosecution labeled him a flight risk, prompting the court's decision to maintain custody. Watson has appealed the ruling, with his defense arguing he is being targeted for political reasons linked to his public anti-whaling stance. His supporters claim the extradition is an attempt at revenge for his confrontational tactics that embarrassed Japan globally. Currently, Watson is reportedly adapting to life in detention and remains optimistic about his situation.

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