Despite having a valid visa, Gerger and his wife have been extradited while traveling to New York in 2002, without any formal explanation.
Following the incident, Gerger filed a complaint against the US government in Ankara, demanding pecuniary compensation for travel expenses and one dollar in damages.
The court rejected the appeal for compensation but ruled for damages amounting to one dollar, in 2004. Despite the court order, the US embassy didn't pay the damages and Gerger pressed forward with an order for enforcement.
As a result he received 2,63 dollars with interest.
Talking to bianet, Mr. Gerger said it was important for him to condemn the inhuman and unlawful US customs treatment.(EÖ/EÜ)
