Hack suspect is not extradited to US

london - The British government is not allowed to extradite an alleged hacker to the United States. That decided a British court, after a lower court in 2016 had ruled that Lauri Love could be transferred to the Americans.

Love, who has Asperger Syndrome, is accused of being involved in the hacking of US government services in 2012 and 2013. He would have caused millions of dollars in damages. The American authorities think that Love has ties with hacker collective Anonymous.

The lawyers of Love argued that due to new legislation he could also appear before a British judge. They warned of an increased risk of suicide if he ended up in an American cell. According to The Guardian, the court participated in those arguments.

Supporters of the man cheered when the court reached a line because of the extradition. They then got a knock on the fingers of the highest judge. 'Silence. This is not a theater, 'he ordered the audience according to The Telegraph. Protesters outside the court wore signs with texts like 'at home for the judge' and 'release Love. '