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Extradition case against alleged "Largest facilitator of child porn in the world" put back
Summary
The extradition case against Eric Eoin Marques, an Irishman alleged to be 'the largest facilitator of child porn in the world', has been adjourned until December 9. The 28-year-old, residing at Mountjoy Square in Dublin, is wanted in the US for conspiring to distribute and advertise child pornography. He has been in custody since his arrest in August last year, with bail refused due to concerns over flight risk and potential interference with evidence. The case was adjourned following a delay in processing before the Court of Appeal. Mr Justice John Edwards remanded Mr Marques on the same terms until the adjourned date. Previously, the DPP had decided not to bring proceedings against Mr Marques, but a detailed letter indicated he would plead guilty if prosecuted. Mr Marques sought judicial review of the DPP's decision, but leave was denied. However, following a recent ruling in the case of Ali Charaf Damache, the State accepted Mr Marques should be granted leave for judicial review. The charges relate to hosting and facilitating child pornography on over a hundred anonymous websites, with allegations that Mr Marques had direct knowledge and administrator access. The court heard that if convicted, Mr Marques could face a sentence totaling 100 years.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Extradition case against alleged "Largest facilitator of child porn in the world" put back. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- December 9 Adjournment
- 2014-11-24 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Outcome: The court heard that if convicted Mr Marques faces spending the remainder of his natural life in prison as the four charges could result in a sentence totaling 100 years.
Places mentioned
- Mountjoy
- Mountjoy Square
- High Court
- Court of Appeal
- September High Court
- Supreme Court
- The High Court
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