Australian judge rejects U.S. Marine pilot's appeal against extradition to U.S.

"An Australian judge on Thursday rejected an appeal by former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan to avoid extradition to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese military aviators more than a decade ago."

"Duggan has denied the allegations, contending they were political posturing and that the U.S. was unfairly singling him out."

"A 2016 indictment from the U.S. District Court in Washington alleges Duggan conspired with others to provide training to Chinese military pilots in 2010 and 2012, without applying for an appropriate license."

"Prosecutors allege Duggan received about nine payments totaling around 88,000 Australian dollars from another conspirator as well as travel to the U.S., South Africa and China."

Daniel Duggan, a former U.S. Marine Corps pilot, is accused of training Chinese military pilots while working in South Africa. An Australian judge rejected his appeal against extradition to the U.S. Duggan denies the allegations, claiming they are politically motivated. His wife expressed disappointment over the ruling and indicated that they would consider further legal options. The U.S. indictment alleges Duggan conspired to provide training without the necessary licenses and received payments totaling approximately 88,000 Australian dollars from a conspirator.

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