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Man wanted in connection with 1998 NI murder applies to have bail surety reduced
Summary
In February 2015, Francis Lanigan, a 49‑year‑old Dublin resident, applied in the High Court to reduce his bail from €20,000 to €5,000. Lanigan, wanted in Northern Ireland for the 1998 murder of John Knocker, had been in custody since January 2013 after an arrest at a Dublin gym where he worked under the assumed name 'Kieran McCrory'. He had previously been denied bail in February 2013 as a flight risk, but was granted bail on 15 December 2014. His counsel, Dr Michael Forde SC, argued that the €20,000 bail was excessive, citing Lanigan's two‑year detention and the lack of a formal application to reduce the amount. The State's counsel, Tony McGillicuddy BL, maintained that the court's bail decision was final and could not be reopened. Lanigan's application was scheduled for review on 9 February 2015.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man wanted in connection with 1998 NI murder applies to have bail surety reduced. Charges or matters: 1998 murder in Northern Ireland. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- December 2014 Incident
- January 2013 Incident
- February 2013 Incident
- December 15, 2014 Incident
- December 19 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 9 Other
- Christmas Other
- 2015-02-02 Publication
Why: Mr Forde said: "Mr Lanigan has been in custody for over two years in a procedure that should have been finished a long time ago, the only reason this is, is because of the default of Minister not to present his case. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Charges: 1998 murder in Northern Ireland (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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