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Trinidad High Court Halts Jack Warner's Extradition to U.S.

9/24/2025

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The High Court of Trinidad and Tobago permanently stayed Jack Warner, the former FIFA vice president, extradition to the United States, ruling the process flawed for lacking a formal extradition agreement.
Warner, 82, faced racketeering and bribery charges tied to a 2015 U.S. indictment.
Justice Karen Reid confirmed the stay.
Warner said he feels vindicated but lamented the decade-long toll.

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The High Court of Trinidad and Tobago permanently stayed Jack Warner, the former FIFA vice president, extradition to the United States, ruling the process flawed for lacking a formal extradition agreement.
Warner, 82, faced racketeering and bribery charges tied to a 2015 U.S. indictment.
Justice Karen Reid confirmed the stay.
Warner said he feels vindicated but lamented the decade-long toll.