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Court stops Chris Okemo’s extradition case for now

Chris Okemo

Former Finance Minister Chris Okemo yesterday got a temporary reprieve after the Court of Appeal halted an extradition case he is facing until his appeal is determined.

The extradition case was scheduled to commence mid next month before a magistrate's court. It will not be heard until his case, challenging the High Court's decision that rubber-stamped a Government decision to fly him to Jersey Island for prosecution, is settled.

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