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Michael Lynn trial jury given option of majority verdict
Summary
The jury in the multi‑million euro theft trial of former solicitor Michael Lynn was informed that it could return a majority verdict if it could not reach unanimity. After deliberating for just under ten hours, Judge Martin Nolan announced that a majority verdict would be accepted provided at least ten jurors agreed. The jury continued for another twenty minutes before being dismissed for the night, with a return to court scheduled for 2 p.m. tomorrow. Mr Lynn, aged 53 and residing at Millbrook Court, Red Cross, Co Wicklow, faces 21 counts of theft relating to the alleged theft of approximately €27 million from seven financial institutions between 23 October 2006 and 20 April 2007. The unnamed accused pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Michael Lynn trial jury given option of majority verdict. 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
- 2022-05-31 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
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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