Latvia resists US call to extradite 'virus maker'

Mr Rinkevics said the US sought a jail term for Mr Calovskis that exceeded 60 years.

"In my view, such a penalty is disproportionate to the amount, and so far no-one has been able to conclusively dispel my fears that it might be otherwise," he said.

Sanity and a spine from a politician ... now that is surprising. And refreshing. Also with US max sentences gone berserk it could be seen as a human rights issue.