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Hearing date set for case of alleged "largest facilitator of child porn in the world"
Summary
The extradition case of Eric Eoin Marques, a 28-year-old resident of Mountjoy Square in central Dublin, was adjourned at the pretrial stage. US authorities allege that Marques is the owner and administrator of an anonymous hosting site known as Freedom Hosting, describing him as the "largest facilitator of child porn in the world." He is wanted to face charges relating to conspiring to distribute and advertise child pornography, as well as advertising and distributing such material. Marques has been in custody since his arrest in August 2013, having been refused bail due to concerns he represented a flight risk and might interfere with evidence. During the hearing, his lawyers stated the case is listed for the High Court on May 11 and should not last more than three to four days. Ms Justice Donnelly determined there was no need for Marques to attend a mention date scheduled for February 10. She allowed five weeks for each party to file their first submissions. Consequently, the matter was adjourned, and Marques was remanded in custody until May 11.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Hearing date set for case of alleged "largest facilitator of child porn in the world". Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- August 2013 Incident
- May 11 Incident
- February 10 Adjournment
- 2015-01-13 Publication
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