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Supreme Court clears way for extradition of alleged Silk Road administrator
Summary
The Supreme Court of Ireland has dismissed Gary Davis's appeal and cleared the way for his extradition to the United States. Davis, who lives in Wicklow, is alleged to have been an administrator of the Silk Road website, which sold illegal drugs and hacking software. He faces US charges of conspiracy to distribute narcotics, conspiracy to commit computer hacking and conspiracy to commit money laundering, and could receive a life sentence if convicted. Davis argued that his Asperger's Syndrome and mental health would be at risk if extradited, but the court found no real risk of degrading treatment and held that the state must protect all persons in extradition cases. The High Court had ordered his extradition in 2016, and his 2017 appeal was dismissed. The Supreme Court granted a 48‑hour stay to allow his lawyers to advise him and consider a referral to the European Court of Human Rights.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Supreme Court clears way for extradition of alleged Silk Road administrator. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- March 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 2013 Other
- October 2013 Other
- 2018-06-27 Publication
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