Abu Qatada has more rights than me! British golf club president arrives in U.S. for trial over 'conspiracy to sell missile components to Iran'

Retired businessman Christopher Tappin arrived in the U.S. late last night to faces charges of plotting to sell missile components to Iran.

He is due to stand trial in El Paso, Texas, accused of trying to buy batteries for Hawk missiles from American undercover agents to export to the pariah state.

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Mr Tappin arrived at the city's airport last night accompanied by U.S. Marshals, though he was able to slip by reporters.     More Read