Italy says it won’t extradite American accused of killing pregnant wife at $1m home back to Texas unless judge there promises NOT to execute him
An Italian court has ruled that it will not extradite an American man wanted in Texas over the killing of his pregnant wife unless US authorities guarantee he will not face the death penalty if convicted. The decision reflects Italy's longstanding legal position, common across the European Union, of refusing to hand over suspects to…
In short
- Italian court blocks extradition of Lee Gilley over Texas death penalty risk
- Gilley accused of killing pregnant wife at $1m Texas home
- Extradition depends on US guarantee he won't be executed