Green / Paul Watson Greenland Holds Anti-Whaling Activist Paul Watson Court rules activist must stay detained pending extradition decision By Newser.AI Read our AI policy Posted Aug 15, 2024 2:00 PM CDT Copied Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, founder of the Oregon-based Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, testifies during a contempt of court hearing in federal court, Nov. 6, 2013, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Karen Ducey, Pool, File) Environmental activist Paul Watson must remain in custody until September 5 as Greenlandian authorities deliberate over Japan's extradition request. Watson, aged 73, appealed the decision but remains detained following his arrest last month in Nuuk. Greenland's police confirmed the detention in a statement. The Canadian-American faces extradition to Japan concerning a 2010 incident where he allegedly obstructed a Japanese crew's duties by directing his own captain to toss explosives at their whaling research ship. Japan argues that whale meat is a part of its food culture; it resumed commercial whaling in 2019. Watson's confrontational methods, seen in the reality series "Whale Wars," have attracted both significant support and criticism. Watson, an ex-leader of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, separated from the organization in 2022 to start his own initiative. He also had a key role in Greenpeace until parting ways in 1977 over tactical disagreements. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP) < > French Authorities Foiled Plotted Attacks on Paris Games Sep 11, 2024 10:55 AM CDT Adrian Peterson Ordered to Surrender Assets Over $12M Debt Sep 11, 2024 1:15 AM CDT Jon Stewart Fights for K2 Veterans' Radiation Claims Sep 11, 2024 2:15 AM CDT Caroline Ellison Seeks No Prison Time in FTX Case Sep 11, 2024 12:26 PM CDT Dam Collapse in Nigeria Unleashes Floods and Deadly Reptiles Sep 10, 2024 1:04 PM CDT Teen Critically Injured in Omaha High School Shooting 7 hours, 54 minutes ago Small Plane Crashes on Denver Golf Course Sep 11, 2024 8:28 PM CDT Florida Judge Finalizes Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner Divorce Sep 11, 2024 8:30 PM CDT Alberto Fujimori, Controversial Peruvian Leader, Dies at 86 Sep 11, 2024 8:27 PM CDT Examiner's Faulty Reports Potentially Impact 7 Murder Cases 7 hours, 26 minutes ago Amur Tiger Cubs Make Debut at Minnesota Zoo 6 hours, 26 minutes ago Starbucks CEO Lays Out His Early Thoughts Sep 10, 2024 1:19 PM CDT Senegal Migrant Boat Captain Arrested as Death Toll Rises Sep 10, 2024 10:26 PM CDT Australian Olympian Suspended for Alleged Attempted Cocaine Purchase Sep 11, 2024 12:15 AM CDT Liraglutide Proven Safe for Obese Kids Ages 6+ Sep 11, 2024 3:15 AM CDT NFL Sees Record Week 1 Viewership Surge Sep 11, 2024 8:23 PM CDT Zurich Councilor Apologizes for Controversial Pistol Incident Sep 10, 2024 10:32 PM CDT Ukraine Braces for Harshest Winter Amid Intensified Airstrikes Sep 10, 2024 10:35 PM CDT Report an error