Extradition case of man wanted on child porn charges to get neurological report

The extradition case of an Irish man alleged to be the “largest facilitator of child porn in the world” has heard the case will go ahead before the High Court in May after a neurological report has been furnished.

Eric Eoin Marques, who is alleged to be the owner and administrator of an anonymous hosting site known as Freedom Hosting, is wanted by US authorities to face charges relating to conspiring to distribute and advertise child pornography.

The 28-year-old, with an address at Mountjoy Square in Dublin, has been in custody since his arrest in August last year, after he was refused bail over concerns he represented a flight risk and that he may abscond or interfere with evidence in the case.

Counsel for Mr Marques, Mark Lynam, on Tuesday said Dr Patricia Casey went to see his client on March 11th but she can’t sign off on a report until she has contact with a neurologist.

The court heard a report was due at the end of April.

Counsel for the State asked that Ms Justice Aileen Donnelly consider the importance of the case.

Ms Justice Donelly said the extradition case will proceed on May 11th.