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.