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Donaldson murder accused to get book of evidence
Summary
Antoin Duffy, a 49-year-old man charged with murdering former Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson, has been remanded in custody until June. He appeared by video link before the Special Criminal Court, which directed that two books of evidence be served on his solicitors on June 8. Duffy also faces charges connected with an alleged attempted murder and firearms possession in Donegal.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Donaldson murder accused to get book of evidence. Charges or matters: involvement in an alleged spy ring. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 3 Incident
- April 4, 2006 Incident
- November 19, 2007 Adjournment
- June 8 Adjournment
- December 16, 2005 Other
- 2026-04-13 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: involvement in an alleged spy ring (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: A 49-year-old man charged with the murder of former senior Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson, who was shot dead at an isolated Donegal cottage 20 years ago after he was exposed as an MI5 informant, has been remanded in custody until June, when he will be served with two books of evidence.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
Topics
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