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Public to be excluded from IRA trial while undercover FBI agent gives evidence
Summary
During a Special Criminal Court hearing on 25 October 2017, the court ruled that members of the public would be excluded from the trial of Darren Gleeson, a 34‑year‑old Dublin resident accused of IRA membership. Gleeson pleaded not guilty to membership of an unlawful organisation. Prosecutor Fiona Murphy applied to protect the identity of an undercover FBI agent, known as Agent Peter, citing risks to his life and ongoing operations. The court granted the application, ordering the public's exclusion while Agent Peter gave evidence. Gleeson was remanded in custody until the trial resumes next Tuesday.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Public to be excluded from IRA trial while undercover FBI agent gives evidence. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- May 18th, 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-10-25 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Mr Gleeson was remanded in custody until next Tuesday, when his trial will resume.
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