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Man wanted for 1979 UDR murder has extradition stayed
Summary
The High Court has placed a stay on the extradition of a 66-year-old man from Arva, Co Cavan, who is wanted in Northern Ireland for the murder of a part-time Ulster Defence Regiment member in 1979. James Donegan faces charges relating to the death of Joseph James Porter at Mountnorris, Co Armagh, in June of that year. He is also charged with firearm and ammunition offences and membership of a proscribed organisation. Mr Justice Patrick McGrath had previously ordered Mr Donegan's surrender to UK authorities, but has now granted a stay to permit an appeal of the extradition decision. Mr Donegan was arrested at Dublin Airport in June following his return from holiday. He has maintained his innocence. The Northern Ireland authorities issued the extradition warrant following a post-mortem examination that established Mr Porter died of gunshot wounds.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man wanted for 1979 UDR murder has extradition stayed. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- June 22 Incident
- June 24, 1979 Other
- 2025-02-21 Publication
Places mentioned
- The High Court
- Creggan Road
Topics
Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime
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