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Rapist to be extradited to North
Summary
The High Court has ordered the extradition of Padraig O'Callaghan to Northern Ireland to serve the remainder of a custodial sentence. In April 2014, O'Callaghan, of Crossmaglen, County Armagh, was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment at Newry Crown Court after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a 23-year-old woman in Newry on December 11, 2011. He also faced charges of false imprisonment and robbery, for which he has already served time. Counsel for the Minister of Justice and Equality stated that O'Callaghan is sought solely for the rape offence, with three years and ninety days remaining on his sentence. O'Callaghan, who was arrested in May 2016, testified that he had received legal advice and consented to his surrender. Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly confirmed his awareness of the consequences of serving his sentence under Northern Irish conditions. The judge ordered that O'Callaghan be detained for a period not exceeding twenty days to facilitate the extradition. An application for legal aid was subsequently granted.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Rapist to be extradited to North. Charges or matters: sexually assaulting the 23-year-old victim in Newry on December 11, 2011. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 11, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 12 2016 Incident
- 2016-06-07 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: sexually assaulting the 23-year-old victim in Newry on December 11, 2011 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: County Armagh was sentenced to seven years imprisonment at Newry Crown Court for the rape of the woman.
Convicted Person
Charges: sexually assaulting the 23-year-old victim in Newry on December 11, 2011 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly then asked O'Callaghan if he was aware of the consequences of going back to Northern Ireland and serving the remainder of his sentence "under whatever conditions apply in the jurisdiction." He said he was. "I am satisfied that the respondent has consented to be surrendered to the issuing state and he has obtained legal advice before consenting to this surrender," said the judge.
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