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Monk not expected to give evidence at Regency trial

Date
2023-01-23

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

The Special Criminal Court trial of Gerard Hutch, Paul Murphy, and Jason Bonney, who are accused of participating in the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel on February 5, 2016, is nearing the conclusion of the State's case. All three defendants have pleaded not guilty to charges of providing access to motor vehicles for the attack. Prosecutors indicated they expect to close their case tomorrow, with senior counsel Fiona Murphy delivering closing submissions. Defence counsel for Hutch and Murphy stated they do not anticipate calling evidence, while counsel for Bonney confirmed his client would give evidence. The court will also rule on a challenge by Murphy regarding the admissibility of license plate evidence. The prosecution alleges that a tactical team, including three men disguised as gardaí, shot Byrne during a boxing weigh-in and escaped using vehicles, including a BMW X5 allegedly driven by Bonney. Bonney has denied involvement, claiming his father drove the vehicle that day. The matter remains at the trial stage and has not been finalised.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Monk not expected to give evidence at Regency trial. Charges or matters: participating in or contributing to the murder of Mr Byrne by providing access to motor vehicles on February 5, 2016. Procedural stage: trial

When:

February 5, 2016 Incident
February 8, 2016 Incident
May 27 2016 Incident
February 21 2016 Other
February 5 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
February 20 2016 Other
February 5 Incident
2023-01-23 Publication

Why: Asked by Mr Fitzgerald if his client's son had left the country because of threats to his family, Det Gda McMurrow said he was not aware but believed so. CNI source report

Case subjects

Gerard Hutch

Accused

Charges: participating in or contributing to the murder of Mr Byrne by providing access to motor vehicles on February 5, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Jason Bonney

Co Accused

Charges: participating in or contributing to the murder of Mr Byrne by providing access to motor vehicles on February 5, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Paul Murphy

Accused

Charges: participating in or contributing to the murder of Mr Byrne by providing access to motor vehicles on February 5, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty