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Irishman wanted in America over child abuse 'sting' comes before High Court

Date
2020-12-09
Stage
Finding

Summary

A 45‑year‑old Irishman, Martin Jude Wall, is wanted in the United States after a conviction for attempting to entice a child for indecent purposes. He allegedly breached the conditions of his release by fleeing to Ireland, prompting the Chatham County Sheriff's office in Georgia to seek his extradition. Gardaí, working with the Garda Extradition Unit and U.S. authorities, arrested Wall in Ireland. He appeared before the High Court and was remanded in custody pending a hearing on 20 January 2021.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Irishman wanted in America over child abuse 'sting' comes before High Court. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Convicted

When:

Case subjects

Unnamed 45-year-old

Convicted Person

Finding: Convicted

Outcome: Convicted; Wall appeared before the High Court this week and was remanded in custody until a hearing on Wednesday 20th January 2021.

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • High Court

Topics

Stage Finding

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