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Michael Lynn was a "nice guy" but had "another side", theft trial hears
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, former solicitor Michael Lynn, aged 53, faced 21 counts of theft alleging he stole about €27 million from seven banks between October 2006 and April 2007. Lynn, who denies the allegations, was accused of securing multiple mortgages on the same properties while banks were unaware of other lenders. Elizabeth Doyle, a former legal executive at Lynn's firm, testified that she often signed documents on his behalf, sometimes under his instruction, and that she had signed signatures that appeared to be Lynn's, Fiona McAleenan's, and his wife Bríd Murphy's. Doyle admitted she had signed some documents in his name and that she had not recalled the exact method of instruction. She also revealed that she and her husband had taken a €240,000 mortgage through Lynn's firm and that compensation from the Law Society was used to repay that loan. Lynn pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Michael Lynn was a "nice guy" but had "another side", theft trial hears. Charges or matters: 21 counts of theft in Dublin between October 23, 2006 and April 20, 2007. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 23, 2006 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 20, 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2022-03-25 Publication
Why: She said she did not ask questions because it was a "hectic office" and "there was a fear there". CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: 21 counts of theft in Dublin between October 23, 2006 and April 20, 2007 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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