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Man wanted in US on international terrorism charges refused stay on extradition hearing
Summary
In a High Court hearing on 25 March 2014, Mr Justice John Edwards refused to grant a stay on the extradition of Ali Charaf Damache, an Algerian‑born Irish citizen aged 48, who is wanted in the United States on international terrorism charges. Damache's lawyers argued that the extradition should be postponed while he appeals two earlier refusals by the Director of Public Prosecution to prosecute him in Ireland. The Supreme Court has been notified of these appeals, and the counsel for Damache said the extradition proceedings should await the Supreme Court's decision. Mr Justice Edwards said he was not persuaded by the arguments presented and that the balance of convenience did not favour a stay. The case was re‑listed for 6 May 2014. If convicted, Damache faces a potential 45‑year sentence in the United States.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man wanted in US on international terrorism charges refused stay on extradition hearing. Charges or matters: conspiracy to provide material support for terrorists; attempted identity theft to facilitate an act of international terrorism. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- May 6 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 2011 Other
- 2014-03-25 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: conspiracy to provide material support for terrorists; attempted identity theft to facilitate an act of international terrorism (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Supreme Court
- High Court
- The High Court
Topics
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