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Fugitive Daniel San Diego's U.S. Trial Faces Integrity Concerns

12/9/2025

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Daniel Andreas San Diego, a fugitive found in north Wales after 21 years, cannot receive a fair US trial.
He faces charges for planting nail bombs in California in 2003 after an extradition hearing.
His lawyer argued that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump could affect the trial's integrity.
San Diego was discovered living under a false identity in November 2024, with fingerprints found on bomb-making equipment.

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Story summary

Daniel Andreas San Diego, a fugitive found in north Wales after 21 years, cannot receive a fair US trial.
He faces charges for planting nail bombs in California in 2003 after an extradition hearing.
His lawyer argued that the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump could affect the trial's integrity.
San Diego was discovered living under a false identity in November 2024, with fingerprints found on bomb-making equipment.