Jailed 'hitman' Eid facing extradition to US

A former Las Vegas poker dealer jailed for extortion in the elaborate hitman-for-hire 'Lying Eyes' scam faces extradition back to the US.

Jailed 'hitman' Eid facing extradition to US

A former Las Vegas poker dealer jailed for extortion in the elaborate hitman-for-hire 'Lying Eyes' scam faces extradition back to the US.

Egyptian-born Essam Eid was sentenced to six years behind bars in Ireland for demanding €100,000 from the son of wealthy businessman PJ Howard in exchange for not killing him, his brother and their father.

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