Gary Davis appeal dismissed over drug and hacking charges

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Gary Davis’s appeal against extradition over drug and hacking charges was dismissed by the Supreme Court, reported on 27 June 2018.

The Wicklow man was wanted in the United States on charges including conspiracy to distribute narcotics, conspiracy to commit computer hacking and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The court found he had not established a real risk that his fundamental rights would be infringed if extradited. His lawyers were granted a 48-hour stay on surrender while they considered the judgment and a possible referral to the European Court of Human Rights.