Irishman to be extradited

An Irishman who is currently in Malta but is wanted by the US Environment Protection Agency is unlikely to face a jail term after reaching a plea bargain with the American authorities. Joseph Anthony O’Connor, 58, surrendered himself today after...

An Irishman who is currently in Malta but is wanted by the US Environment Protection Agency is unlikely to face a jail term after reaching a plea bargain with the American authorities.

Joseph Anthony O’Connor, 58, surrendered himself today after reaching the plea-bargain agreement, lawyer Patrick Valentino told a court.

Mr O’Connor is wanted in the US for allegedly disposing of building material and chemicals in San Diego Harbour in California three years ago.

Magistrate Joseph Apap Bologna issued a final decree where he ordered the extradition of Mr O’Connor. He is expected to leave the island this week.

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