Daniel Duggan loses fight against extradition to US over allegedly training Chinese pilots, magistrate rules

The Australian former US marine pilot faces a potential prison sentence of up to 60 years on charges of arms trafficking and money laundering

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Australian man Daniel Duggan, a former US marine pilot wanted in America over allegations he trained Chinese fighter pilots, is eligible to be extradited to the United States where he faces a potential prison sentence of up to 60 years, a magistrate has ruled.

Duggan appeared in court for the first time since his arrest 19 months ago, dressed in a grey suit jacket, white shirt and blue tie. From behind the security glass of the dock he blew kisses to his family and supporters, and made a love-heart symbol towards his wife Saffrine, mouthing the words “I love you” to her.

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