Former Meinl boss Weinzierl sees US extradition appeal blocked by UK judge
By Martin Coyle ( April 15, 2025, 16:08 GMT | Insight) -- Former Meinl Bank boss Peter Weinzierl has seen his bid to overturn his extradition to the US on money laundering charges refused after a UK judge dismissed his appeal. Judge Adam Johnson said there were no grounds for appeal on issues of certifiable public importance and blocked the banker’s route to take his case to the UK’s Supreme Court.Former Meinl Bank boss Peter Weinzierl has seen his bid to overturn his extradition to the US on money laundering charges refused after a UK judge dismissed his appeal....
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