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'Forensic Casebook' found in home of Lunney accused, trial hears
Summary
The Special Criminal Court heard evidence in the trial of Alan O'Brien, Darren Redmond, Luke O'Reilly, and an unnamed defendant, YZ, who have all pleaded not guilty to false imprisonment and intentionally causing serious harm to businessman Kevin Lunney at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co Cavan, on September 17, 2019. Mr Lunney alleged he was abducted, assaulted, and forced to resign from Quinn Industrial Holdings. During proceedings, Detective Garda Lisa Young testified that she found a book titled 'The Forensic Casebook' in the Dublin 3 apartment of the accused man named as YZ. The court also examined the validity of Darren Redmond's arrest, with defence counsel challenging whether Garda Sharon Walsh properly informed his mother of the intent to arrest him; the court will rule on this matter later this week. Additionally, witness Daniel Ivers identified clothing worn by individuals in CCTV footage. The trial continues before Mr Justice Tony Hunt, with Judges Gerard Griffin and David McHugh.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Forensic Casebook' found in home of Lunney accused, trial hears. Charges or matters: false imprisonment and intentionally causing serious harm to Mr Lunney at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co Cavan on September 17, 2019. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 17, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-07-20 Publication
Why: He made no reply when cautioned but did indicate he understood the reason for his arrest. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: false imprisonment and intentionally causing serious harm to Mr Lunney at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co Cavan on September 17, 2019 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: false imprisonment and intentionally causing serious harm to Mr Lunney at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co Cavan on September 17, 2019 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Accused
Charges: false imprisonment and intentionally causing serious harm to Mr Lunney at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co Cavan on September 17, 2019 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: false imprisonment and intentionally causing serious harm to Mr Lunney at Drumbrade, Ballinagh, Co Cavan on September 17, 2019 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
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