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Decision to extradite alleged Silk Road administrator upheld

Summary

Gary Davis, a 28‑year‑old Wicklow man, is alleged to have been an administrator of the Silk Road website, which sold illegal drugs and hacking software. He faces extradition to the United States on charges of conspiracy to distribute narcotics, conspiracy to commit computer hacking and conspiracy to commit money laundering, with a potential life sentence if convicted. Davis has appealed the extradition order on the basis of his Asperger's Syndrome and depression, arguing that he would be subjected to inhumane treatment and lack of appropriate care in a U.S. prison. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, stating that the grounds were not a point of law and that the High Court's decision was based on a thorough consideration of evidence, including medical reports. The court affirmed that the extradition order stands, and Davis will be extradited after a 15‑day period. The case remains pending in the United States.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Decision to extradite alleged Silk Road administrator upheld. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• January 2014 Incident
• January 21, 2014 Other
• 2017-02-28 Publication

Places mentioned

Topics

Drugs Fraud Stage Appeal

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