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High Court to decide on extradition of man wanted in connection with murder of NI prison officer
Summary
A 40-year-old man arrested in County Donegal is awaiting a High Court decision on his extradition to Northern Ireland. Damien Joseph McLaughlin, with an address in the Glenties area, was detained last March under a European Arrest Warrant in connection with the 2012 murder of prison officer David Black. He faces allegations of aiding and abetting in the killing, which occurred on the M1 motorway, along with charges related to possession of an article for use in murder, preparation for acts of terrorism, and membership of a proscribed organisation. His legal team opposed extradition on human rights grounds, citing concerns about conditions at Maghaberry prison. Justice Aileen Donnelly adjourned proceedings to allow presentation of additional evidence, including an affidavit from Maureen O'Sullivan TD regarding prison conditions. Following no further submissions from the defence, the judge reserved judgment until October 20th. Mr McLaughlin remains in custody pending that determination.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: High Court to decide on extradition of man wanted in connection with murder of NI prison officer. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- November 1st, 2012 Incident
- October 20 Adjournment
- 2010 and 2017 Other
- 2017-07-26 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Outcome: Mr McLaughlin was remanded in custody until then.
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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