U.S. Judge Clears Extradition of Turkish Novelist and Son

A U.S. judge has ruled that Turkish author Eylem Tok and her son can be extradited to Turkey to face charges related to a fatal car crash in Istanbul. Despite their lawyers' argument that the charges are not extraditable, the judge cleared the way for potential extradition.

A U.S. Magistrate Judge in Boston has ruled that Turkish author Eylem Tok and her son can be extradited to Turkey to face charges connected to a deadly car accident in Istanbul.

The decision comes after Turkish authorities claimed the son caused the crash and fled with Tok's assistance. The ruling dismisses arguments that their charges aren't covered under the U.S.-Turkey extradition treaty since they were not formally charged.

Prosecutors allege that Tok's son, driving a Porsche, crashed into a group of people, resulting in one death and four injuries. Tok then allegedly helped him escape to the U.S. The U.S. State Department will now weigh the extradition's approval.

(With inputs from agencies.)