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Witness denies that she wound best friend into narrative of Hutch shooting
Summary
The trial of Thomas Fox, Regina Keogh, and Jonathan Keogh for the murder of Gareth Hutch continues at the Special Criminal Court. All three defendants have pleaded not guilty to the murder charge; Mr Fox also denies unlawfully possessing a Makarov 9mm handgun. The prosecution alleges the killing was premeditated, with Mr Keogh and an accomplice identified as the shooters, while Fox and Keogh allegedly planned the attack. During cross-examination, protected witness Mary McDonnell denied allegations by defense counsel that she fabricated evidence or was coerced into the narrative. She stated she was not asked to assist in the murder and rejected claims of unfair treatment by Gardaí, despite her initial charge for withholding information being dropped in exchange for immunity. The court heard that McDonnell identified Mr Keogh as one of the gunmen and reported he threatened to kill Mr Hutch the night before the incident. The defense argued McDonnell's relationship with Keogh and her mental health history undermined her credibility. The matter was adjourned and continues on Monday before Mr Justice Tony Hunt and two other judges.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Witness denies that she wound best friend into narrative of Hutch shooting. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Hutch. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 24, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 23, 2016 Incident
- May 24 Other
- 2018-06-15 Publication
Why: Ms McDonnell agreed that this was because she did not think it was "a serious thing" until the two men arrived at her flat. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: murdering Mr Hutch (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Avondale House
- North Cumberland Street
- Dublin
- Cumberland Street
- Gloucester Place
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