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Evidence finishes in antique book trial
Summary
The evidence phase of the trial of Andrew Shannon, aged 51, accused of illegally possessing 67 antique books including a rare 1660 King James Bible, has concluded. The books, originally from Carton House's library, were allegedly missing after storage during a restoration and later found in Shannon's Dublin home. Shannon claimed he bought them at a fair for about Irl£300 and used them as ornaments. He pleaded not guilty to possession of stolen books at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, with the jury set to deliberate next Monday.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Evidence finishes in antique book trial. Charges or matters: possession of the books at his home while knowing or being reckless as to whether they were stolen on March 3, 2007. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 3, 2007 Incident
- 2016-01-29 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: possession of the books at his home while knowing or being reckless as to whether they were stolen on March 3, 2007 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Carton House
- Kildare. Carton House
- Willans Way
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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