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Victims and gardai speak as tiger kidnappers are jailed
2018-07-16
Trial
Summary
In a court hearing on 16 July 2018, Detective Superintendent Paul Scott thanked the Richardson family for their patience during a 13‑year trial over the kidnapping of two G4S colleagues in March 2005. He praised the jury, the judge, the legal team led by Dominic McGinn and the Gardaí for their work. The judge delivered sentences to the five men convicted of the kidnapping, describing the crime as "horrific and inhumane." Mr. Paul Richardson expressed relief that justice had been served, noting the enduring impact of the event. Mrs. Marie Richardson said she was glad the case was over and urged other victims not to give up. The hearing confirmed the convictions and the sentences imposed, with no further appeals mentioned at that time.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Victims and gardai speak as tiger kidnappers are jailed. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 2005 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-07-16 Publication
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