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US-Irish citizen "producing child porn for decades", FBI claim

Date
2018-10-31

Stage
Charge Or Pretrial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

A 79-year-old US-Irish citizen appeared before the High Court in Dublin regarding an extradition request from New York. The FBI alleges the defendant has been producing child pornography for decades, specifically participating in the production, possession, and sale of such material for at least 30 years. He is wanted to face trial on charges of sexual exploitation and transportation of a minor, as well as two counts of possessing child pornography. The allegations state he filmed, recorded, or photographed himself and others engaging in sexually explicit conduct with minors under 18, both in the US and abroad, and maintained a collection of this material. Opposing the surrender, his barrister, Kieran Kelly BL, argued that extradition should be refused due to the defendant's age and a list of more than a dozen simultaneous medical conditions. Mr Kelly contended that custody in America would constitute inhumane and degrading treatment given his ill health. He further stated the client was concerned about the pursuit of the case, noting plans to deport him before his Irish citizenship was established, and expressed a desire to be tried in Ireland for the alleged offences. Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly reserved her judgment, which is scheduled to be delivered on December 3. The defendant was remanded in continuing custody until that date.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: US-Irish citizen "producing child porn for decades", FBI claim. Charges or matters: sexual exploitation and transportation of a minor; possessing child pornography. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial

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