Private eye accused of hacking American climate activists loses UK extradition fight

The U.S. has accused an Israeli private investigator of orchestrating a hacking campaign that targeted American climate activists. Extradition hearings for the private eye, Amit Forlit, were held at Westminster Magistrates

The Justice Department has charged Amit Forlit with conspiracy to commit computer hacking, among other crimes.

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