A judge in the UK has recommended extraditing Israeli private investigator Amit Forlit to the U.S. for his alleged involvement in a hacking scheme targeting American climate activists. The operation was reportedly commissioned by a lobbying firm linked to a major Texas oil and gas company. Forlit faces serious charges including conspiracy to commit computer hacking and wire fraud but has denied any wrongdoing. Advocates argue this case highlights a significant threat to civil discourse and environmental advocacy, with hopes that legal proceedings will reveal greater accountability within the fossil fuel industry.
"It's a very big issue that transcends, really, the most basic aspects of freedom and citizens' ability to participate in their governmental processes."
"This is an important step toward accountability and to bring into the light the evidence that the U.S. government has."
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