FRANKFURT, Germany — A German court has allowed a Costa Rican extradition request involving the Canadian founder of an anti-whaling group to move forward.
Paul Watson of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society was arrested in Germany last week on an international warrant issued by Costa Rica -- where he is wanted for allegedly endangering a fishing boat while filming a documentary in 2002.
Sea Shepherd now says a German court has granted a preliminary extradition arrest warrant to Costa Rica, but has also granted bail for Watson for as long as his case is being considered.
Spokesman Peter Hammarstedt says the court stated that the final decision on Watson's extradition case will be made not by a judge but by the Ministry of Justice.
Hammarstedt says that indicates the German justice minister can dismiss the case against Watson at any time.
Watson is expected to be released on bail of 250,000 euros on Monday.
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