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Three new jurors sworn in for Drumm trial

Date
2018-01-16
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

Three new jurors were sworn in for the trial of former Anglo Irish Bank chief David Drumm after difficulties arose with three jurors from Monday. Drumm, aged 51 and residing in Skerries, Co. Dublin, has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy charges with former bank officials Denis Casey, William McAteer, John Bowe and others, alleging they defrauded depositors and investors by falsely presenting Anglo's 2008 deposits as €7.2 billion larger than they actually were. He also pleaded not guilty to false accounting for the same claim. Judge Karen O'Connor discharged the initial jury due to the difficulties and thanked the members for their attendance at the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. She then oversaw the swearing‑in of a fresh jury of eight men and seven women, after calling 159 potential jurors. The court noted that overnight three jurors had difficulties, leading to their excusal.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Three new jurors sworn in for Drumm trial. Charges or matters: conspiring with former bank officials Denis Casey, William McAteer, John Bowe and others to defraud depositors and investors at Anglo by "dishonestly" creating the impression that deposits in 2008 were €7.2 billion larger than they were; false accounting on December 3, 2008, by furnishing information to the market that Anglo's 2008 deposits were €7.2 billion larger than they were. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

David Drumm

Defendant

Charges: conspiring with former bank officials Denis Casey, William McAteer, John Bowe and others to defraud depositors and investors at Anglo by "dishonestly" creating the impression that deposits in 2008 were €7.2 billion larger than they were; false accounting on December 3, 2008, by furnishing information to the market that Anglo's 2008 deposits were €7.2 billion larger than they were (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Dublin
  • Dublin Circuit Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Trial

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