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Michael Lynn theft trial adjourned after juror gets Covid

Summary

The trial of former solicitor Michael Lynn, aged 53, was adjourned for one week after a juror tested positive for Covid‑19. Lynn faces 21 theft charges, alleging he stole about €27 million from seven financial institutions between October 2006 and April 2007. He denies all charges. Judge Martin Nolan informed the jury that the infected juror would need to isolate for seven days. The case is being heard by an extended panel of 15 jurors, as the trial is expected to last up to 14 weeks. Judge Nolan said he would adjourn the trial for one week and resume on the following Monday. Lynn has pleaded not guilty to the 21 counts of theft. The trial opened last Wednesday and will resume next week. The financial institutions involved are Bank of Ireland Mortgages Bank Ltd, Danske Bank, Irish Life and Permanent, Ulster Bank, ACC Bank PLC, Bank of Scotland Ireland Ltd, and Irish Nationwide Building Society.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Michael Lynn theft trial adjourned after juror gets Covid. Charges or matters: 21 counts of theft in Dublin between October 23, 2006 and April 20, 2007. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 23, 2006 Adjournment
• April 20, 2007 Adjournment
• 2022-02-14 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Theft

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