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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Irish Examiner
George Gibney due in Ireland and could appear in court on Tuesday
Former Irish Olympic swimming team coach George Gibney is on his way back to Ireland from the US and could appear in a Dublin court as early as Tuesday in relation to historical sexual abuse charges. Gardaí were in Florida on Monday to begin the process of bringing the 77-year-old back to face the charges, after he consented to be extradited from the US to Ireland earlier this month. US Marshals arrested Gibney in Florida earlier this month. He is accused of 78 charges of indecent assault and one of attempted rape. The alleged victims were aged between eight and 14 or 15 years at the time of the alleged offences. His arrest came after the 2020 BBC/Second Captains podcast Where Is George Gibney highlighted allegations of abuse against Gibney and prompted new complainants to come forward. Mr Gibney was the founder of the Trojan Swimming Club in Blackrock in Dublin, where he also worked as a swimming coach. He also worked as a swimming coach with the Irish national team until 1991. In 1993, he was charged with 27 counts of indecency and having carnal knowledge of girls under the age of 15. The following year, a judicial review prevented the case from proceeding due to the length of time that had elapsed since the alleged incidents took place. In 1997, after fresh allegations were made against him, a garda investigation into Gibney was opened. That investigation did not result in a prosecution. George Gibney has lived in the US since 1995.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
George Gibney expected to return to Ireland to face criminal charges
Former Irish Olympic swimming coach George Gibney is expected to return to Ireland as early as Tuesday to face criminal charges. The 77-year-old was arrested on foot of an Irish extradition warrant in Florida earlier this month. Advertisement Mr Gibney has been charged with 78 counts of indecent assault and one charge of attempted rape against four minor females aged between eight and 15 years at the time of the alleged offences. It is understood that Mr Gibney will be flown back to Ireland tonight and is expected to arrive in Ireland on Tuesday. He is being accompanied by gardaí on the flight. He will be brought before Dublin District Court once he arrives back in the state. It comes almost two weeks after a US judge ordered the extradition of Mr Gibney. Advertisement US magistrate Judge Daniel Irick made the order at a hearing in Florida earlier this month. The decision came after Mr Gibney had agreed to be extradited from the US to stand trial over multiple sex offence charges. In court documents, it stated that Mr Gibney is sought by the Irish Government, which has filed charges against him and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Mr Gibney, who had sex offence charges against him dismissed in the 1990s, has lived in the US for years. Advertisement In 2020, the podcast Where Is George Gibney, produced by Second Captains and the BBC, highlighted allegations of abuse against Mr Gibney and prompted new complainants to come forward.
Rhyl Journal
12-07-2025
- Rhyl Journal
US court orders George Gibney's extradition to Ireland
US magistrate Judge Daniel Irick made the order at a hearing in Florida on Friday. Mr Gibney appeared in federal court in Orlando before Judge Irick. In court documents, seen by the PA news agency, it stated that Mr Gibney is sought by the Irish Government, which has filed charges against him and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Mr Gibney has been charged with 78 counts of indecent assault and one charge of attempted rape against four minor females aged between eight and 15 years at the time of the alleged offences. Earlier this week, Mr Gibney had agreed to being extradited from the US to stand trial over multiple sex offence charges. He also withdrew a request to contest his continued detention, which was due to be heard in court on Friday. Mr Gibney, who had sex offence charges against him dismissed in the 1990s, has lived in the US for years. He was arrested on an Irish extradition warrant earlier this month. An order was made to remand Mr Gibney into the custody of the US Marshal pending the arrival of representatives of the Irish Government to transport him back to Ireland. It was also ordered that the transfer of Mr Gibney from custody will take place at a time agreed by the US Marshal and the Irish Government authorities. Mr Gibney's lawyer, Alec Fitzgerald Hall, said on Thursday that after meeting his client to discuss the case, the former swimming team coach agreed to be extradited to Ireland. Mr Gibney will be extradited to Ireland and is likely to appear before a Dublin court, however it is not yet known when this will take place. In 2020, the podcast Where Is George Gibney, produced by Second Captains and the BBC, highlighted allegations of abuse against Mr Gibney and prompted new complainants to come forward.
Glasgow Times
11-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
US court orders George Gibney's extradition to Ireland
US magistrate Judge Daniel Irick made the order at a hearing in Florida on Friday. Mr Gibney appeared in federal court in Orlando before Judge Irick. In court documents, seen by the PA news agency, it stated that Mr Gibney is sought by the Irish Government, which has filed charges against him and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Mr Gibney has been charged with 78 counts of indecent assault and one charge of attempted rape against four minor females aged between eight and 15 years at the time of the alleged offences. Earlier this week, Mr Gibney had agreed to being extradited from the US to stand trial over multiple sex offence charges. He also withdrew a request to contest his continued detention, which was due to be heard in court on Friday. Mr Gibney, who had sex offence charges against him dismissed in the 1990s, has lived in the US for years. He was arrested on an Irish extradition warrant earlier this month. An order was made to remand Mr Gibney into the custody of the US Marshal pending the arrival of representatives of the Irish Government to transport him back to Ireland. It was also ordered that the transfer of Mr Gibney from custody will take place at a time agreed by the US Marshal and the Irish Government authorities. Mr Gibney's lawyer, Alec Fitzgerald Hall, said on Thursday that after meeting his client to discuss the case, the former swimming team coach agreed to be extradited to Ireland. Mr Gibney will be extradited to Ireland and is likely to appear before a Dublin court, however it is not yet known when this will take place. In 2020, the podcast Where Is George Gibney, produced by Second Captains and the BBC, highlighted allegations of abuse against Mr Gibney and prompted new complainants to come forward.
South Wales Guardian
11-07-2025
- South Wales Guardian
US court orders George Gibney's extradition to Ireland
US magistrate Judge Daniel Irick made the order at a hearing in Florida on Friday. Mr Gibney appeared in federal court in Orlando before Judge Irick. In court documents, seen by the PA news agency, it stated that Mr Gibney is sought by the Irish Government, which has filed charges against him and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Mr Gibney has been charged with 78 counts of indecent assault and one charge of attempted rape against four minor females aged between eight and 15 years at the time of the alleged offences. Earlier this week, Mr Gibney had agreed to being extradited from the US to stand trial over multiple sex offence charges. He also withdrew a request to contest his continued detention, which was due to be heard in court on Friday. Mr Gibney, who had sex offence charges against him dismissed in the 1990s, has lived in the US for years. He was arrested on an Irish extradition warrant earlier this month. An order was made to remand Mr Gibney into the custody of the US Marshal pending the arrival of representatives of the Irish Government to transport him back to Ireland. It was also ordered that the transfer of Mr Gibney from custody will take place at a time agreed by the US Marshal and the Irish Government authorities. Mr Gibney's lawyer, Alec Fitzgerald Hall, said on Thursday that after meeting his client to discuss the case, the former swimming team coach agreed to be extradited to Ireland. Mr Gibney will be extradited to Ireland and is likely to appear before a Dublin court, however it is not yet known when this will take place. In 2020, the podcast Where Is George Gibney, produced by Second Captains and the BBC, highlighted allegations of abuse against Mr Gibney and prompted new complainants to come forward.
