UK suspect in Iran missile plot to be sent to US

 

Published: February 16, 2012

LONDON (AP) — A retired British businessman accused of plotting to sell missile components to Iran will be extradited to the United States next week.

Layer Karen Todner said Thursday that her client, Christopher Tappin, has been told to report to Heathrow airport police station on Feb. 24, when U.S. marshals will take him into custody.

Tappin faces charges in Texas over allegations that he offered in 2006...


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