Last week, Spanish authorities arrested far-left activist Fergie Chambers in Ibiza after the US Department of Justice called for him to be extradited on international money-laundering charges. His family has denied the charges and claims that Chambers is a victim of political persecution. “Fergie is being jailed because he uses his wealth to support Palestine and those suffering genocide in Gaza,” Chambers’ partner, Stella Schnabel, wrote in a statement reported by the Guardian. “In short, he is facing political persecution for having dedicated his life to building a better society, rather than exploiting people and profiting from war.” If convicted, Chambers could face up to 30 years in federal prison.

According to reports in multiple news outlets, the indictment, which is currently sealed, accuses Chambers of transferring $7.5 million to bank accounts in Tunisia, where he lives, with the alleged........

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