Paul Watson Remains in Greenland Custody: Next Hearing Scheduled for October
The incarcerated environmental activist in Greenland has had their detention extended by an additional 28 days. Their lawyers have filed an appeal, with a hearing scheduled for October 2, 2024. What will the outcome be?
Paul Watson, the Environmentalist’s Extended Detention
In the icy grip of Greenland, environmental activist Paul Watson faces an extended detention. On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the NGO Sea Shepherd announced that the capital city of Nuuk has prolonged his imprisonment by an additional 28 days.
A Call for Justice
The activist’s legal team quickly responded, securing a court hearing set for October 2, 2024, raising hopes for his potential release. “He is sentenced to an additional 28 days, which is outrageous,” lamented Lamya Essemlali, president of Sea Shepherd, following the hearing.
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: DENMARK EXTENDS PAUL WATSON’S DETENTION UNTIL OCTOBER 2ND 🚨
Paul will remain in custody until October 2nd as the court seeks more evidence. Our lawyer is challenging this decision, arguing that the conditions for his detention aren’t met due to a lack of… pic.twitter.com/wau0tL8F5b
— Captain Paul Watson Foundation 🐋🏴☠️ (@CaptPaulWatson) September 4, 2024
Japanese Extradition Request
Japan, on the other hand, is demanding Watson’s extradition for incidents that occurred back in 2010. The 73-year-old activist is accused of causing injuries and damage to a Japanese whaling ship. Watson’s lawyers claim these allegations are based on false assertions and hope to prove this with video evidence at the next hearing.
Video Evidence?
According to them, videos clearly show that the supposedly injured sailor was not present during the incident. However, the Greenlandic justice system has refused to view these images. “The judge agreed to view the Japanese footage but refused to view ours,” Essemlali regretted.
Despite the surrounding controversy, a petition demanding his release has gathered over 100,000 signatures. Watson’s fate remains uncertain as his detention in Greenland continues and Japan persists in its extradition request.