Since his arrest in Thailand on 23 September 1993, he was further indited in May 2002, on a drug related offense. The American authorities requested his extradition.
Martin was transferred to a US prison in Indiana. The longest serving Australian in a foreign prison.
Update Nov 9, 2011 (US Court) Click Here
Update Sept 12, 2011: Click here
Update Feb 2012: Martin was sentenced 57months and with time served to be deducted, he has 1yr 2months remaining on his sentence.
Martin is eligible to transfer back to Australia. His transfer documentation has been sent to the Minister of Justice Jason Clare MP.
Update April 2013: Bring Martin Home Campaign: Click here
Update May 2013: Bring Martin Home Campaign has reached target: Click here
Update October 2013: Martin is home
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