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Liam Campbell has applied to Supreme Court to overturn extradition ruling, hitman's case hears
Summary
The High Court adjourned the extradition challenge of Imre Arakas until September 23, pending the outcome of Liam Campbell's Supreme Court appeal. Arakas, 63, is jailed in Ireland for conspiracy to murder James 'Mago' Gately and faces Lithuanian allegations of murder, firearms, and conspiracy charges related to the 2015 shooting of Deimantas Bugavicius. While the Minister for Justice's counsel confirmed Lithuania intends to try Arakas, his legal team argued that a recent Court of Appeal dismissal of Campbell's similar extradition appeal is relevant. Campbell, 58, has applied to the Supreme Court to overturn that ruling. The judge determined it was impractical to proceed with Arakas' hearing while the Supreme Court considers whether to adopt Campbell's case. Arakas, who has been in custody since April 2017, was arrested in Dublin in February 2018 under a European Arrest Warrant. He maintains he was in Spain during the alleged 2015 incident. The court noted that an eyewitness had previously identified Arakas as not being present at the scene. The matter remains unresolved and is strictly adjourned, not concluded, awaiting the Supreme Court's decision on Campbell's application.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Liam Campbell has applied to Supreme Court to overturn extradition ruling, hitman's case hears. Charges or matters: murder as well as firearms and conspiracy-related charges in relation to the shooting of Mr Bugavicius in 2015. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- December 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 3 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 23 Adjournment
- February 2018 Incident
- April 3, 2017 Incident
- April 2017 Incident
- 2006 and 2007 Other
- 2021-07-30 Publication
Why: Counsel said the Lithuanian authorities stated that an interrogation of Arakas was needed to proceed with prosecution and that his presence was required in order to serve an indictment. Prosecution account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: murder as well as firearms and conspiracy-related charges in relation to the shooting of Mr Bugavicius in 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Imre Arakas (63), who was jailed for his role in a Kinahan cartel murder plot on rival Hutch gang associate James 'Mago' Gately, is also challenging a bid to extradite him to Lithuania. Ex-wrestler and former Estonian separatist fighter Arakas was jailed by the Special Criminal Court for six years in December 2018 after he admitted to conspiracy to murder Gately in Northern Ireland between April 3 and 4, 2017.; He adjourned the matter to September 23.
Appellant
Charges: murder as well as firearms and conspiracy-related charges in relation to the shooting of Mr Bugavicius in 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Photo: Collins) The case of an Estonian hitman jailed in Ireland for his role in a Kinahan cartel murder plot and wanted in eastern Europe over the murder of a pop star's lover has been adjourned until the final outcome in Liam Campbell's extradition battle.; Photo: Collins) The case of an Estonian hitman jailed in Ireland for his role in a Kinahan cartel murder plot and wanted in eastern Europe over the murder of a pop star's lover has been adjourned until the final outcome in Liam Campbell's extradition battle.
Places mentioned
- Court of Appeal
- The High Court
- Supreme Court
- Special Criminal Court
- High Court
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