Shamed coach George Gibney in wheelchair for court extradition case to agree Ireland return over 79 sex abuse charges
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But Judge Irick said 'things have changed' and confirmed he had accepted Mr Gibney's signed affidavit which had been lodged overnight.
The judge went through each line of the document with Mr Gibney, who was wheeled into
After confirming under oath his name, Mr Gibney responded: "Yes", when asked by the judge: 'Do you admit you are the individual whom charges are pending against?'
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He also told Judge Irick that he did not have any
His
When asked by the judge if he understood that he could challenge the request to have him extradited and face the charges, Gibney replied: 'Oh, I will.'
His attorney clarified to her client that while he could challenge the case against him in Ireland, he could not do so in the US, to which Gibney confirmed that he understood.
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On Thursday night, Mr
In the affidavit he asked the court 'to expedite my return, in custody, to Ireland'.
WAIVER OF RIGHTS
The document reads: 'I admit that I am the individual against whom charges are pending in Ireland and for whom process is outstanding there.
'I fully understand that in the absence of a waiver of my rights, I cannot be compelled to return to Ireland unless and until a court in the United States issues a ruling certifying my extradition and the Secretary of State of the United States issues a warrant of surrender.'
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Mr Gibney went on to state that he has reviewed the complaint against him and that he fully understands his right to a hearing 'at which my counsel and I could challenge the extradition request presented by the Government of Ireland'.
'WAIVE MY RIGHTS'
But added: 'I hereby waive my rights under the extradition treaty and the applicable sections of Title 18 of the United States Code, and agree to be transported in custody, as soon as possible, to Ireland, and to remain in custody of the United States Marshal pending the arrival of duly authorised representatives from Ireland.'
Once details of his flights and his court appearance in Ireland have been arranged, he will be brought back to Ireland by the
Two officers from the unit will travel to the US to bring him back to the
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Before moving to America in 1995, Gibney was charged with 27
He took a
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George Gibney faces 78 counts of indecent assault and one count of attempted rape against four girls
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