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High Court orders extradition of man over alleged blackmail of UK farmer
Summary
The High Court has ordered the extradition of Hughie Patrick McGinley to the UK on alleged charges of blackmail, conspiracy to commit blackmail, and possession of criminal property. Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly granted the State's application, rejecting arguments regarding the respondent's family rights. The court noted the offences were of considerable gravity, citing custodial sentences of 54 to 88 months imposed on co-accused in the UK. In Teeside Crown Court, Dennis McGinley and Bernard McGinley pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit blackmail and possessing criminal property. Christy Stokes pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit blackmail. Bianca McGinley initially pleaded not guilty but later pleaded guilty to possessing criminal property. The allegations involve a complainant, Gerald Richardson, who allegedly paid £196,000 to Dennis McGinley after being threatened with violence. Hughie Patrick McGinley, a father of seven, was arrested in Sligo in August 2016 and admitted to bail. The High Court directed that he be surrendered to UK authorities to face trial.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: High Court orders extradition of man over alleged blackmail of UK farmer. Charges or matters: conspiracy to commit blackmail and possessing criminal property; conspiracy to commit blackmail; possessing criminal property. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- February 26, 2016 Incident
- August 1, 2016 Incident
- August 27, 2016 Incident
- August 24, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 2, 2015 Incident
- January 22, 2016 Incident
- 2017-01-24 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: conspiracy to commit blackmail and possessing criminal property; conspiracy to commit blackmail; possessing criminal property (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Accused
Charges: conspiracy to commit blackmail and possessing criminal property; conspiracy to commit blackmail; possessing criminal property (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Places mentioned
- The High Court
- High Court
- Connaughton Road Car Park
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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