BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors say a decision on the extradition of the Canadian porn actor suspected of the grisly killing and dismemberment of a Chinese student could be made within days.
Berlin prosecution spokesman Martin Steltner said his office on Thursday asked a court to transfer 29-year-old Luka Rocco Magnotta into pre-extradition custody.
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Steltner says the decision would likely require a “few days” and isn’t expected before next week.
Magnotta’s extradition could take longer if he chooses to contest the decision. The German government must also sign off on the extradition which is largely considered a formality.
Magnotta, who was arrested in Berlin Monday following an international manhunt, is suspected of killing and dismembering student Jun Lin before sending some of his body parts to Canadian parties and schools.
