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"Slab" Murphy withdraws appeal against 18-month tax evasion sentence
Summary
Thomas "Slab" Murphy, 67, withdrew his appeal against an 18‑month prison sentence for tax evasion. He had pleaded not guilty to nine charges of failing to comply with tax laws from 1996/97 to 2004. The Special Criminal Court found him guilty on all counts and imposed the sentence on 26 February. His appeal against conviction was dismissed, and his barrister informed the Court of Appeal that the appeal against the sentence was being withdrawn. Murphy was not present at the hearing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Slab" Murphy withdraws appeal against 18-month tax evasion sentence. Charges or matters: nine charges of failing to comply with tax laws in the Irish Republic for the years 1996/97 to 2004. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- February 26 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-02-06 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: nine charges of failing to comply with tax laws in the Irish Republic for the years 1996/97 to 2004 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: The three-judge Special Criminal Court found Murphy guilty on all counts and he was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment on February 26 last.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Court of Appeal
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