McKinnon'ssolicitor, Karen Todner, saidshewould lodge anappealagainst the decision within 28days and, ifpossible, take it to the newsupremecourt and even to Europe.
KarenTodner, Mr Tappin's UK lawyer, who also represented computer hacker Gary McKinnon in his successful fight against extradition, said 98% of people who enter the US justice system enter into a plea agreement.