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Priest faces extradition hearing | Priest faces extradition hearing |
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An elderly Irish priest is facing an extradition hearing in the US later over allegations of child sex abuse. | An elderly Irish priest is facing an extradition hearing in the US later over allegations of child sex abuse. |
Father Francis Markey, 81, was arrested by US marshals at his home in South Bend, Indiana, last week. | Father Francis Markey, 81, was arrested by US marshals at his home in South Bend, Indiana, last week. |
He is wanted by Irish police for questioning about alleged offences against a 15-year-old in the 1960s. | He is wanted by Irish police for questioning about alleged offences against a 15-year-old in the 1960s. |
He is in custody in America after appearing in court. The offences allegedly took place at Lough Derg in County Donegal and in County Galway. | He is in custody in America after appearing in court. The offences allegedly took place at Lough Derg in County Donegal and in County Galway. |