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Captain Watson's third court hearing in Nuuk, Greenland faces scrutiny on judicial integrity. The judge extended his detention until October 23, 2024, amidst growing public pressure for his release. Despite his legal team's plea to show essential evidence, the court blocked it. The prosecution linked his anti-whaling actions to an extradition request from Japan, disregarding the defense's evidence, prolonging Watson's separation from his family during the 95-day detainment.
"In our view, the criteria for extradition have been met according to the accusations in the Japanese arrest warrant. Therefore, there is no point in analyzing any documents. The detention is extended by 3 weeks, until Wednesday, October 23rd," stated Stig Norskov-Jensen, the Greenland Court Judge in his ruling today.
Watson's lawyer denounced the charges, stating that the legal actions against his client are wildly disproportionate, with the prosecutor asserting that a stink bomb attack constitutes an intentional assault on a ship, despite it being non-lethal. As the defense attempted to respond to this claim, the judge cut them off, disallowing any further discussion regarding the rejected evidence.
“The latest extension took place today, October 2, and we will now appeal to the High Court, and then we hope that the Supreme Court will put its foot down and state that anyone who is in remand - regardless of whether it is in an extradition case - has the right to have a judge see the key documents of the case and make a proper assessment of whether there is a basis for a detention," stated Defense Attorney Jonas Christoffersen.
In an emotional conclusion, Captain Watson added:
"This is my 73rd day in prison. I’ve missed my children’s birthdays, who just turned 3 and 8 years old. My accusers are criminals, and this isn’t just my opinion – it’s the judgment from the International Court of Justice and the Australian Federal Court. We’re talking about a bruise on someone’s cheek caused not by our stink bomb but by their own pepper spray. The Japanese rammed and split a ship in two, risking the lives of 6 crew members, whom we had to save. I cannot believe that Denmark would extradite me to Japan – it would be my death sentence. Denmark respects human rights."
YOU play a crucial role in ensuring Paul's immediate release! The Captain Paul Watson Foundation, alongside Sea Shepherd France and Sea Shepherd Brazil, continually stress the importance of securing Watson's freedom. His detention and the looming threat of extradition are politically motivated acts intended to deter those who challenge the whaling industry.
YOUR support is essential in preventing Paul's extradition! It is imperative to convey to global leaders that we will not remain passive spectators while Japan and Denmark unjustly incarcerate Ocean Defender, Paul Watson.
Please continue to email the Danish Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard and ask for the immediate release of Captain Watson
Phone: +45 7226 8400
Mail: jm@jm.dk
Please sign the petition:
https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/freepaulwatson/?blm_aid=18186857