73-year-old Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson detained in Greenland, awaits potential extradition to Japan for 2010 anti-whaling charges.

Paul Watson, the 73-year-old founder of Sea Shepherd, is detained in Greenland as he awaits a potential extradition to Japan, where he faces charges related to anti-whaling activities from 2010. Watson has requested political asylum from French President Emmanuel Macron to avoid extradition, with his lawyers indicating the request is largely symbolic. If extradited and convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison.

October 16, 2024
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