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DPP concerned about Aaron Brady trial materials published online

Summary

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) expressed concern that a campaign supporting Aaron Brady, who murdered Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, had posted trial transcripts and other materials on social media, accompanied by commentary that could amount to contempt of court. At a brief hearing in the Court of Appeal, Brendan Grehan SC for the DPP requested an order that the transcripts released for Brady's upcoming appeal be used only for that purpose and not distributed further. Grehan noted that the campaign had promised in January that transcripts would be made available to anyone, which the DPP feared could undermine the appeal process. Michael O'Higgins SC for Brady argued that neither Brady nor the defence lawyers would provide the transcripts to anyone. Aaron Brady was found guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: DPP concerned about Aaron Brady trial materials published online. Charges or matters: the murder of Det Gda Donohoe by an 11 to one majority jury verdict at the Central Criminal Court on August 11 last year. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• August 11 Hearing Or Sentence
• January 25, 2013 Other
• October 22 Other
• December 3 Other
• 2021-07-02 Publication

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