Cyprus court rejects organ trafficking suspect’s extradition

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A lawyer representing a man sought in Russia in connection with an organ trafficking case says a Cypriot court has rejected Moscow’s request to extradite him.
Lawyer Yaniv Habari told the Associated Press Friday the court accepted the defense’s argument that a delay in seeking the extradition of his Israeli client, Moshe Harel, compromised his right to a fair trial.
Harel will remain in custody pending an appeal. He was arrested when he arrived in Cyprus