As US seeks Gaza donor’s extradition, wife warns of ‘terrifying precedent’

Madrid, Spain – A wealthy American donor to Palestinian causes who faces extradition from Spain to the United States over alleged financial support of Hamas is a victim of “political persecution”, his wife and lawyers have told Al Jazeera.James “Fergie” Chambers was arrested on the Spanish island of Ibiza in July while searching for a school for his son with his wife, actress Stella Schnabel.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Palestine weekly: Israel’s rightwing campaigns on anti-Palestinian abuseslist 2 of 4How a Swedish Palestinian minister raised controversy with Star of Davidlist 3 of 4Damaged Gaza ambulance becomes ‘dream bus’ for childrenlist 4 of 4Israeli strikes on Gaza kill at least five, including childrenend of listUS authorities have linked Chambers to the transfer of $7.5m to Tunisia and allege that the funds were ultimately used to provide financial support to the Palestinian armed group Hamas.Director Julian Schnabel (centre), screenwriter Rula Jebreal (right) and actress Stella Schnabel pose during the ‘Miral’ red carpet event at the 67th Venice Film Festival, September 2, 2010 [Tony Gentile/Reuters]The indictment remains sealed, so the specific allegatio...