2026-01-14
Jail for 'vile' threats sent to key witness in manslaughter trial
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Acquitted
Outcome: Acquitted; Keith Smithers was handed a nine-year sentence last June, while
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Court reports mentioning Keith Smithers
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2026-01-13
Convicted killer and man with over 270 convictions sentenced for roles in fight outside shopping centre
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Smithers, of Barry Close, Finglas, Dublin 11, was handed a nine-year sentence last June after he was convicted of the unlawful killing and robbery of Brian Hogan on January 13, 2023 at Collins Place in the north Dublin town. Both men were today handed a sentence of two years for affray three months before the death of Mr Horgan.
2025-05-26
"Brutal and cruel" - woman witnessed partner's killing
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Acquitted
Outcome: Acquitted; Judge Nolan said the court was of the view that Smithers was remorseful for his actions, which was "a small level of mitigation" He handed Smithers a sentence of nine years for manslaughter and a concurrent sentence of four and a half years on the robbery charge.