Italy agrees to extradite Texas man accused of killing pregnant wife
Italy has agreed to send Lee Gilley, a Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife, back to the U.S. on the condition that he not face a capital murder charge.
Italy has agreed to extradite a Texas man accused of killing his pregnant wife two years ago and fleeing to Italy, according to CBS News and Fox News.
Fox News identifies him as Lee Gilley. It reports Italy granted partial extradition on a reduced first-degree murder charge. CBS News reports Italian officials set the condition that he face a lesser charge, not capital murder.
Fox News reports he could return to the U.S. within days. It also reports that his defense attorney says an appeal is likely.
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- Fox NewsAmerican who fled US after allegedly killing pregnant wife could return within days with murder charge droppedTue, Oct 20, 9:52 AM EDT
- CBS NewsItaly agrees to send Texas man accused of killing pregnant wife back to U.S.Tue, Oct 20, 7:44 PM EDT
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