No case against Lordship accused, barrister tells trial

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Before the Special Criminal Court on May 17th, 2023, a barrister for Brendan Treanor argued there is insufficient evidence to sustain charges against his client in connection with a 2013 credit union robbery in Bellurgan, County Louth, during which Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe was killed. Sean Guerin SC submitted that prosecution claims relied on speculation rather than direct evidence, and that no proof existed that Treanor left his home the evening of the robbery. Counsel highlighted inconsistencies in the State's case, including witness testimony that the getaway driver was female, and challenged the feasibility of the timings alleged. Both Treanor and James Flynn (32), from South Armagh, deny charges of robbery and conspiracy to burgle. Aaron Brady is serving a life sentence for the detective's murder and the robbery itself. Closing arguments continue, with the three-judge court to determine the case.

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No case against Lordship Credit Union robbery accused - says Brendan Treanor’s barrister in closing argument - Irish Independent Irish Independent · Thu, 18 May 2023 07:00:00 GMT
Barrister for Garda killer Aaron Brady tells court he maintains witnesses gave 'untrue' evidence - BreakingNews.ie BreakingNews.ie · Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT

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