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- Times
How George Gibney's idyllic life in US was upturned by armed police
At his neat bungalow home in a quiet middle-class neighbourhood of an unremarkable Florida suburb, nothing would have seemed out of the ordinary to George Gibney as he set about his usual routine last Tuesday morning. Hours later, federal law enforcement officers pulled up outside 882 Breakwater Drive in Altamonte Springs, drew out their guns, staked out the house, and yelled through a megaphone for the 77-year-old to come out with his hands up as shocked neighbours watched. 'George Gibney woke up thinking it was just another normal day and then the US Marshals Service came to his door,' said Evin Daly, founder and chief executive of One Child International, a US child protection agency, who has tracked the former Ireland national swimming coach since 2010 and maintained pressure on authorities to act on allegations of sexual abuse. 'Tuesday was a rude awakening for Gibney. His life is now changed.' So too, allegedly, were the lives of four girls aged between eight and 15 whom Gibney is charged with indecently assaulting during his tenure as coach of Ireland's national and Olympic swimming teams in the 1970s and 1980s. In June 2023, Dublin metropolitan district court issued warrants for his arrest on 78 assault charges, plus one of attempted rape. Yet Gibney, who has lived in the US since 1995, convinced his housemate and landlord, Pedro Colon, 75, he was innocent. 'He has nothing to worry about … there's nothing to answer,' Colon insisted to The Sunday Times in November 2023. It would be another two years before American prosecutors, acting on an extradition request from Ireland, dispatched marshals to the pair's home. At an 11-minute hearing in federal court in Orlando on Tuesday afternoon, the court held that Gibney was not to be released due to being a flight risk, pending his extradition to Ireland. Court documents reveal that the operation came after days of planning in which a judge agreed to place the criminal complaint and all other legal documents under seal, preventing them from entering the public domain, to keep the pending arrest from leaking. 'Such disclosure could result in the fugitive being alerted to his criminal liability and cause him to take measures to flee or avoid capture,' Gregory Kehoe, US attorney for the Middle District of Florida, stated in a motion filed in federal court in Orlando on June 25. 'Concern for the need to apprehend the fugitive, and to do so in a manner consistent with officer safety, constitutes a legitimate prosecutorial reason, particularly in this case where the United States has a treaty obligation to apprehend and extradite the fugitive.' Magistrate judge Daniel Irick granted the motion the same day, ordering that court documents including the motion and his order granting it could be released only once Gibney was taken into custody. He has a date to return in person on Friday for a detention hearing at the Orlando courthouse. There, the judge must consider whether there are grounds to keep him in custody. In extradition cases, release can be granted only under specific, and rarely met, criteria. 'The court should detain Gibney without bond,' Kehoe urged in a 21-page memorandum to the court. 'The government is unaware of any 'special circumstances' that would justify bail in this case.' Extradition to Ireland could take weeks and will involve a further hearing at which the judge must determine the sufficiency of the charges for which Gibney's extradition is being sought. The US secretary of state, not the judge, makes the call as to whether to grant extradition. There can be no witnesses called and the rights of the accused are 'severely constrained', Kehoe said, citing as an example the fact that there was no scope in law for a person to argue their innocence at an extradition hearing. 'It is not to determine the guilt or innocence of the fugitive. That determination is reserved for the foreign court,' Kehoe stated in court documents. 'An extradition hearing is not a criminal proceeding.' Gibney's return to Ireland would bring to an end 30 years of residency in the US. He moved to Florida after avoiding prosecution in Ireland in 1994, which was prevented following judicial review proceedings on the basis of the length of time that had elapsed since the alleged incidents took place. He initially lived in a rented apartment near Orlando but left after neighbours became aware that he had faced prosecution in the 1990s. In latter years he has lived with Colon, having previously served with him as a member of the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men's fraternal service order dedicated to charitable works, but he no longer does so. Gibney is said to have worked at some point for a hospice and to have volunteered for a time with Special Olympics, a sports organisation for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, which stopped after the allegations against him in Ireland came to light. Key to maintaining pressure on the authorities to prosecute Gibney was a 2010 book by the Irish journalist Justine McCarthy, and a 2018 podcast by the broadcaster Mark Horgan, who also worked with the BBC on an investigative documentary series in 2020, Where is George Gibney?. 'This day was bound to come, thanks to the perseverance of people like Justine and Mark. Above all, it's a testament to the survivors who never, ever gave up,' Daly said. 'A huge thank you to the gardai for assembling this case. We are hopeful that Gibney will now finally face the courts in Dublin.'
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
WeCare tlc Celebrates 20 Years of Transforming Primary Care Delivery
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla., June 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WeCare tlc, a pioneer in employer-based advanced primary care, proudly marks its 20th anniversary in 2025. For two decades, WeCare tlc has partnered with forward-thinking employers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers individuals to lead healthier lives at work and beyond. Since its founding in 2005, WeCare tlc has remained independently owned and operated, staying true to its mission to transform healthcare management through a proactive, holistic, and relationship-driven approach. What began as a bold vision to change how healthcare is delivered has evolved into a national model of workplace wellness and patient advocacy. "Celebrating 20 years is a meaningful milestone for our team and our partners. It speaks to the trust we've built, the care we've delivered, and the impact we've made together," says Raegan Le Douaron, President and CEO of WeCare tlc. "We remain committed to putting people first and helping organizations create healthier, more resilient communities." For HR leaders navigating rising healthcare costs, employee expectations, and organizational accountability, this milestone reaffirms what WeCare tlc has always delivered: a health center model designed with empathy, precision, and measurable results. By listening deeply to HR partners, tailoring staffing and services to fit unique populations, and providing transparent, data-rich reporting, WeCare tlc has become more than a vendor—it's a trusted extension of the HR team. Over the past 20 years, WeCare tlc has: Provided more than 3 million patient visits, delivering compassionate, cost-effective care that prioritizes long-term health outcomes and employee well-being. Built lasting partnerships with employers across the country, consistently earning 95+ Net Promoter Scores (NPS) and maintaining an average client tenure of over 7 years, demonstrating our commitment to quality, trust, and long-term value. Pioneered integrated health solutions by launching behavioral health services, enhancing care coordination through direct partnerships such as imaging, physical therapy, and medication management, and improving engagement through tools like client microsites and the WeCare tlc Wellness Program. Launched community-focused initiatives like ChamberCare, a new membership-based healthcare model in partnership with the Memphis Chamber of Commerce and YMCA, designed to expand access to advanced primary care for small businesses and underserved communities. "As we look to the future, I'm excited to truly harness the full expertise of our WeCare tlc primary care provider community to ensure we deliver the highest quality care in every patient encounter," said Le Douaron. "And I'm committed to proving—to our clients and the broader community—that primary care is not just essential but worth the investment. The future belongs to partners who listen, adapt, and deliver outcomes with integrity. That's who we've always been." About WeCare tlcWeCare tlc is a nationally recognized provider of advanced primary care services that improve health outcomes and lower costs through long-term partnerships with employers. With a holistic, data-driven approach, WeCare tlc goes beyond traditional care models to deliver personalized, preventative healthcare that helps employees and their families thrive—physically, mentally, and financially. To learn more, visit Media Contact:Gillian CunninghamGillian@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE WeCare tlc
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
Fire destroys sheds in Altamonte Springs, claims lives of multiple dogs
A fire broke out early this morning at 2:59 AM at 2610 Ohio Ave, prompting multiple emergency calls to the Altamonte Springs Fire Department. Responding units arrived to find two sheds engulfed in flames between residential properties. The fire was contained to the sheds, and no damage was reported to the two houses. Sadly, one of the sheds housed multiple dogs, all of whom died as a result. The exact number of animals lost has not been confirmed. No civilian or firefighter injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. A fire Investigator is currently at the scene to determine the cause of the incident. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Altamonte police locate missing teen with autism after community search
The Brief Authorities have now located a missing 16-year-old with autism. Police say Jayvon Fleming was last seen on May 16 in the area of Cranes Roost Villas. ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - UPDATE: The Altamonte Springs Police Department says they have now located the missing teen with autism who went missing on Friday night. The Altamonte Springs Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing teen with autism. What we know Police say 16-year-old Jayvon Fleming was last seen around 11 p.m. on Friday, May 16, in the area of Cranes Roost Villas off Heron Street. Jayvon is described in a news release as a Black male weighing about 130 pounds and being about 5 feet tall. Police say Jayvon has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue and purple shirt with Yoshi, a character from the Super Mario Bros. franchise, on the front. He was also wearing white pants and gray shoes. What you can do Authorities are asking anyone with information on Jayvon's location to call 911 or to contact the Altamonte Springs Police Department at (407) 339-2441. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Altamonte Police Department in a news release on May 17, 2025.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Altamonte Springs PD asking for help locating missing 16-year-old autistic teen
The Altamonte Springs Police Department is urgently looking for the public's help to find 16-year-old Jayvon Fleming, who has autism and is currently reported missing. Jayvon was last seen by his family on May 16, 2025, around 11:00 p.m. in the Cranes Roost Villas neighborhood, near Heron Street in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Jayvon is identified as a Black male, standing 5 feet tall and weighing 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. When he went missing, he was dressed in a blue and purple Yoshi shirt, white pants, and gray shoes. The police urge anyone with information about Jayvon's whereabouts to contact the Altamonte Springs Police Department at 407-339-2441 or call 911 immediately. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
