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Essex Migrant Tragedy: man wanted on 39 manslaughter charges appears before High Court
Summary
A Monaghan man, Ronan Hughes, has appeared before the High Court in Dublin as part of an ongoing appeal related to his alleged involvement in the Essex migrant tragedy. Hughes, who is wanted in the UK on 39 counts of manslaughter and one count of conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration, admitted to the charges during the hearing. He was remanded in custody until a later date. Maurice Robinson, who previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and acquiring criminal property, admitted 39 counts of manslaughter at the Old Bailey and will be sentenced at a later date. The case is currently in the appeal stage, with the court provisionally fixing April 29 for a bail application and May 1 for the full extradition hearing. The matter was adjourned and not finalised. The court heard that the sealed refrigeration unit was not turned on, leading to the deaths of 39 migrants due to oxygen starvation. Four other men are set to stand trial at the Old Bailey in connection with the investigation.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Essex Migrant Tragedy: man wanted on 39 manslaughter charges appears before High Court. Charges or matters: conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and acquiring criminal property. Procedural stage: appeal
When:
- May 1 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 29 Adjournment
- October 23 Other
- January 24th Other
- 9th May Incident
- October 5 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-04-21 Publication
Case subjects
Convicted Person
Charges: conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and acquiring criminal property (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Appellant
Charges: conspiracy to assist unlawful immigration and acquiring criminal property (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Mr Hughes was remanded in custody until that date.
Places mentioned
- High Court
- The High Court
- then conveyed to Monaghan Garda Station
- Monaghan
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