UK judge OKs extradition in Colorado murder case

A British judge on Monday approved the extradition of a man wanted in Colorado on suspicion of the murder of his wife.

District Judge Howard Riddle rejected a claim by Marcus Bebb-Jones, 46, that a possible life sentence in the U.S. state would be a breach of his human rights. Colorado authorities had previously said they would not seek the death penalty.

The case now goes to the Home Secretary for a final decision.

Bebb-Jones' lawyer, Ben Cooper, said he would petition the Home Secretary to block extradition, and said there might be a further appeal in court.

"We will be making representations ... in respect of the risk of the …