US Justice Dept is 'disappointed' over McKinnon case
The US Department of Justice said the United States "is disappointed by the UK Home Secretary's decision not to extradite Gary McKinnon, particularly given the past decisions of the UK courts and prior home secretaries that he should face trial in the United States".
"We note that the Home Secretary has described this case as exceptional and, thus, this decision does not set a precedent for future cases," a spokesperson added.
Home Secretary blocks Gary McKinnon's extradition to US
The Home Secretary has decided to block a request to extradite computer hacker Gary McKinnon to the US on the grounds of his human rights.
Gary McKinnon set to learn extradition fate
Computer hacker Gary McKinnon is due to find out whether the Home Secretary will end his 10-year battle against extradition to the US.