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Case of man wanted over murder of Belfast mother-of-three is adjourned
Summary
The High Court in Dublin adjourned the extradition case of Raymond O'Neill, 38, who is wanted by the PSNI for murder and arson in the 2015 killing of Jennifer Dornan, 30, in Belfast. O'Neill was arrested in Dublin in February 2016 under a European Arrest Warrant and is also sought for another unrelated matter. His barrister, Caroline Cummings, argued that surrender would expose him to inhuman and degrading treatment in Maghaberry prison, citing his medical vulnerability and threats to his life. Justice Aileen Donnelly sought further information on prison conditions and expressed concern over specific deficiencies affecting vulnerable prisoners. The court noted that the 2017 prison report did not adequately address these risks. The case, also touching on Brexit implications, will be mentioned again on 22 January after O'Neill remains in custody.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Case of man wanted over murder of Belfast mother-of-three is adjourned. Charges or matters: murder; arson. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- August 2015 Incident
- February 3, 2016 Incident
- January 15 Adjournment
- January 22 Adjournment
- 2017-12-12 Publication
Why: The judge said in November that Mr O'Neill is a "vulnerable prisoner" because of the offence with which he will be charged and, more particularly, because there are specific threats to his life. CNI source report
Case subjects
Respondent
Charges: murder; arson (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: remanded in custody until January 22
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Supreme Court
- Dublin
- Hazel View
- Maghaberry prison
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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