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Irish mum must await extradition fate over alleged steroid enterprise
Summary
An Irish mother of one, whose name cannot be disclosed, is awaiting a High Court decision on whether she will be extradited to the United States over allegations that she was involved in a multi‑million euro steroid distribution enterprise. She is currently in custody on "suicide watch" and is not allowed contact with her child, a point her lawyers argue would place the child at serious risk if she were extradited. The court is considering whether her mental health and the changed circumstances since the UK's earlier extradition decision affect the case. The Attorney General's counsel contended that the child's psychological well‑being was not at risk and that there was no evidence of harm. The US authorities charge her with conspiracy to manufacture and possess anabolic steroids, distributing human growth hormone, importing substances into the United States and money‑laundering offences, with a maximum potential sentence of 20 years if convicted in America.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Irish mum must await extradition fate over alleged steroid enterprise. Charges or matters: conspiracy to manufacture and possess with intent to distribute anabolic steroids, distributing human growth hormone, importation of substances into the United States and charges related to money laundering. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2016-11-29 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: conspiracy to manufacture and possess with intent to distribute anabolic steroids, distributing human growth hormone, importation of substances into the United States and charges related to money laundering (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- High Court
Topics
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