Fri Nov 22 03:25:40 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai Terror Attack Accused Tahawwur Rana Appeals to US Supreme Court Against Extradition
**Washington, D.C. – November 22, 2024** – Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin accused of involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has filed a final appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent his extradition to India. After losing his case in lower U.S. courts and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Rana is making a last-ditch effort to avoid being sent to India to face trial.
Rana’s petition argues that his acquittal on related charges in a Chicago federal court precludes his extradition for essentially the same conduct. He contends that if extradited, he faces the possibility of a second trial, conviction, and even the death penalty. The petition further highlights the broader implications of this case, emphasizing the increasing globalisation of criminal law enforcement and the rising number of extradition cases.
Rana, who is associated with David Coleman Headley, a key conspirator in the 26/11 attacks, is accused of playing a role in the attacks that killed 166 people, including six Americans. The attacks involved a 60-hour siege across multiple locations in Mumbai. The Indian government has been seeking Rana’s extradition for years. The Supreme Court’s decision will determine whether Rana will be extradited to face justice in India.
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