Tappin pleads guilty in US court
British businessman Christopher Tappin has pleaded guilty to selling surface-to-air missile parts to Iran in a court in America.
Wife: 'All we ever wanted was Chris' swift and safe return'
In a statement the family of Christopher Tappin has confirmed the 65-year-old will attend court in Texas on November 1 when the "US Department of Justice will inform the judge of the basis of a plea bargain agreed by Mr Tappin."
The family statement continues: "Should the Judge accept the terms, there is likely to be a period of several weeks for pre-sentencing assessment before Mr Tappin is recalled to Court to hear the Judge’s sentencing."
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Christopher Tappin pleads guilty in US court
British businessman Christopher Tappin has pleaded guilty to selling surface-to-air missile parts to Iran, at a court hearing in the USA.
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Christopher Tappin has been freed on bail
A retired British businessman who was extradited to the US in February to face arms dealing charges has been released on bail.