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Man wanted in US on international terrorism charges further remanded in custody
Summary
Ali Charaf Damache, an Algerian-born Irish citizen, was further remanded in custody at the High Court until November 25. The US is seeking his extradition on alleged charges of conspiracy to provide support to terrorists and attempted identity theft. If convicted in the US, he could face up to 45 years in jail. Mr Justice Tony Hunt ordered the remand so Damache can appear before the High Court sitting in the Criminal Courts of Justice. Damache has been in custody since 2012, following the DPP's decision in March 2011 not to prosecute him in Ireland. Last week, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Damache was entitled to a judicial review of the DPP's refusal to prosecute and her failure to provide reasons. The Chief Justice directed that all related matters, including constitutional and human rights issues, proceed to hearing in the High Court as soon as possible. The court also granted leave for judicial review and legal aid, noting that if Damache loses the review, the extradition application will be heard immediately. The US alleges Damache conspired with Colleen LaRose, known online as Jihad Jane, to create a terror cell in Europe. LaRose was convicted of planning to murder Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks and was sentenced in January to 10 years in prison.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man wanted in US on international terrorism charges further remanded in custody. Charges or matters: conspiracy to provide support to terrorists; attempted identity theft; planning to murder Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- November 25 Adjournment
- March 2011 Adjournment
- 2014-11-11 Publication
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: conspiracy to provide support to terrorists; attempted identity theft (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: remanded in custody until November 25
Convicted Person
Charges: planning to murder Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks (Proven)
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; LaRose was sentenced last January to 10 years in prison after being convicted of planning to murder Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks, who had depicted the head of the Muslim prophet Mohammad on a dog.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- Supreme Court
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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