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Child porn producing pensioner wanted by FBI loses extradition appeal

Summary

A 79‑year‑old dual US‑Irish citizen, Daniel Mullan, is wanted by the FBI for alleged child‑pornography offences and the sexual exploitation of a minor. He is currently in custody at Midlands Prison, Portlaoise, and faces extradition to New York. In December, the High Court ordered his extradition, a decision upheld by the Court of Appeal on 12 April 2019. Mullan's lawyers challenged the order, arguing that his serious health problems—including sight loss, inability to walk, morbid obesity, atrial fibrillation, chronic cardiac failure, anxiety and cellulitis—made extradition disproportionate and not in the public interest. The Court of Appeal dismissed the challenge, stating that the evidence of his health was scant and that the Irish prison system had handled his custody well. The judge noted that the seriousness of the alleged offences and Ireland's international agreement with the United States supported the extradition.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Child porn producing pensioner wanted by FBI loses extradition appeal. Charges or matters: sexual exploitation and transportation of a minor; possessing child pornography. Procedural stage: appeal

When:

• September 2017 Incident
• 2019-04-12 Publication

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