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Extradition over toddler's death | Extradition over toddler's death |
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An Edinburgh man is being extradited to Spain to face charges following the death of his toddler son in Tenerife. | An Edinburgh man is being extradited to Spain to face charges following the death of his toddler son in Tenerife. |
The 16-month-old child's mother will find out next week whether she will be extradited to face the same charges. | |
Aiden Cormack died during a holiday in Tenerife with parents Robert Cormack and Corinna Reid in January 2007. | Aiden Cormack died during a holiday in Tenerife with parents Robert Cormack and Corinna Reid in January 2007. |
His parents were allowed to return home but were arrested earlier this month after fresh toxicology reports showed the toddler had ingested drugs. | His parents were allowed to return home but were arrested earlier this month after fresh toxicology reports showed the toddler had ingested drugs. |
Both methadone and diazepam were found in his body. | Both methadone and diazepam were found in his body. |
Spanish prosecutors want them to stand trial for an offence they describe as 'manslaughter or murder', which carries a penalty of up to 20 years in jail. | Spanish prosecutors want them to stand trial for an offence they describe as 'manslaughter or murder', which carries a penalty of up to 20 years in jail. |
At an hearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, 38-year-old Robert Cormack maintained his innocence but agreed to go to Spain to face trial. | At an hearing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, 38-year-old Robert Cormack maintained his innocence but agreed to go to Spain to face trial. |
Aiden's mother, 33-year-old Corinna Reid, opposed the extradition and will find out next week whether she will face the Spanish courts. | Aiden's mother, 33-year-old Corinna Reid, opposed the extradition and will find out next week whether she will face the Spanish courts. |
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