James 'Fergie' Chambers, an heir to the Cox Enterprises fortune, was arrested in Ibiza, Spain at the request of the United States. According to the US Department of Justice, he allegedly transferred approximately $7.5 million out of the US to support Hamas, praised the October 7 attacks, and faces charges of material support to a terrorist organization and money laundering, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
James 'Fergie' Chambers, an heir to the Cox Enterprises media conglomerate, was arrested in Ibiza, Spain on Tuesday at the request of US authorities. The US Department of Justice alleges that Chambers transferred approximately $7.5 million from the United States to the Hamas terror organization, in violation of US sanctions and anti-terror financing laws.
Chambers, known for his radical left-wing activism, has publicly praised the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, calling them 'a moment of hope and inspiration.' He has also expressed anti-American and anti-Israel slogans, including 'death to America.'
The indictment charges him with material support to a foreign terrorist organization, money laundering, and related offenses. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years. Spanish authorities ordered him held without bail pending extradition proceedings. His attorneys argue that the charges are politically motivated due to his pro-Palestinian activism.
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