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Estonian man admits to plotting murder
Summary
An Estonian man, Imre Arakas, 59, pleaded guilty in the Special Criminal Court to conspiring to murder James Gately in Northern Ireland between 3 and 4 April last year. The court, presided over by Mr Justice Tony Hunt with Judges Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin and Cormac Dunne, accepted his plea and vacated a previously scheduled trial date. Arakas was remanded in custody until 30 November, when sentencing will occur. A governor's report was ordered, and a European Arrest Warrant from Lithuania was endorsed for charges pending there.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Estonian man admits to plotting murder. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 3rd Hearing Or Sentence
- April 4th Hearing Or Sentence
- January 14 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 30 Adjournment
- February 2018 Adjournment
- 2018-11-12 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Outcome: Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding, sitting with Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin and Judge Cormac Dunne, remanded the defendant in custody until November 30, when he will be sentenced.; Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding, sitting with Judge Sinéad Ní Chúlacháin and Judge Cormac Dunne, remanded the defendant in custody until November 30, when he will be sentenced.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- The High Court
Topics
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