Yesterday, Rhett Fuller escaped extradition - but today Belizean Deon Bruce wasn't so lucky. Chief Magistrate, Anne Marie Smith ruled that he must be extradited to the US to face charges of murder and attempted murder.
Bruce is charged for allegedly shooting at Aaron Carter and Bryan Rodgers in Chicago on July 28, 2010. After hearing arguments from his attorney, Godfrey Smith, in December of last year, the Chief Magistrate deliberated for over a month, and today she ruled that Bruce must be sent to the US.
Bruce was visibly shaken when he exited the court today, and he has only 15 days to apply to the Supreme Court to appeal the decision of the Chief Magistrate, or that decision becomes final.
Today, 7News spoke to his attorney, and he told us that he will meet with the family next week to decide whether or not they will appeal. Judging from his physical reaction today, it is very likely that Bruce will not let the decision of the Chief Magistrate stand without challenging it.
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