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George Gibney Expected in Ireland as Early as Tomorrow
IRELAND, JUL 21 – George Gibney faces 79 charges related to alleged sexual abuse of four girls from the 1970s and 1980s following new complaints prompted by a 2020 BBC podcast.
- George Gibney, a former Irish Olympic swimming coach, faces 79 charges of sexual offences involving four girls from the 1970s and 1980s and was expected to appear in a Dublin court as early as Tuesday following his extradition from the US.
- The Irish authorities formally requested his extradition in October last year after alleged victims contacted Gardaí between 2020 and 2022 following a BBC podcast that exposed the accusations against him.
- Gibney, who has lived in Florida since 1995, was arrested by US Marshals on July 1st under an Irish extradition warrant and waived his right to contest extradition on July 10th.
- Court documents describe Gibney as a flight risk and danger to the community, noting he evaded earlier Irish investigations by relocating to the US after initial allegations were dismissed in the 1990s.
- Following his arrival at Dublin Airport, Gibney was arrested by Gardaí and held at a station pending formal charges, with plans for his court appearance underway and legal rights including bail and anonymity applying until conviction.
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