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Solicitor tells Michael Lynn trial that loan document 'an entire forgery'
Summary
In the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a solicitor from Michael Lynn's firm, Ms Fiona McAleenan, testified that her signature was forged on several loan documents without her permission. She confirmed that a loan document purporting to be from a firm called 'Fiona McAleenan Solicitors' was an entire forgery, noting that no such firm ever existed. Ms McAleenan, who joined the firm in 2004 and left in 2007, said she had little knowledge of conveyancing and was not involved in the property purchases that formed the basis of the alleged theft. She also denied giving permission for her name to be used on documents, including family home protection papers and solicitor undertakings for mortgage applications. The trial, presided over by Judge Martin Nolan, continues with 21 counts of theft against Mr Lynn, who has pleaded not guilty. The case involves seven financial institutions, including Bank of Ireland, Danske Bank, and Irish Nationwide.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Solicitor tells Michael Lynn trial that loan document 'an entire forgery'. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 2004 Other
- September 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 23, 2006 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 20, 2007 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2022-03-28 Publication
Why: Ms Doyle told the trial she never discussed this with Ms McAleenan because Mr Lynn had said he would speak with Ms McAleenan about it. CNI source report
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