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Spanish courts deny Vergee Chambers release
On October 9, 2026, the Spanish National Court refused to grant temporary release to American Virgil Chambers, a pro-Palestinian activist accused by the United States of money laundering and other crimes. As a result, he remains in pre-trial detention until extradition procedures are completed. The court considered that the risk of flight still exists due to his financial capabilities and the possibility that he might leave the country, despite the defense team's proposals for guarantees to ensure his movement. The case also raises controversy over financial transfers estimated at around 7 million euros, allegedly sent to Tunisia and Club Africain. It is believed that these funds were intended to support the club, but the defense denies that any transfers were unlawful. The matter concerns a U.S. extradition request for Chambers on charges related to money laundering and conspiracy, with American authorities linking him to Hamas. The defense team denies these accusations, calling them politically motivated. Legal proceedings are ongoing, and the detention order and the chain of evidence await further clarification.
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