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'Inside man' in €50k casino robbery walks from court
Summary
David Wright, 36, of Tallaght, South Dublin, was sentenced at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court after pleading guilty to stealing cash and €700 worth of cigarettes from the Fitzwilliam Card Club in Dublin 2 on August 13, 2018. Judge Pauline Codd described Wright, a poker dealer, as an "inside man" who betrayed his employer by providing information to individuals who carried out the robbery. Although Wright was not charged with robbery, the Judge noted he allowed his employer to be "fed to the wolves." The court heard that Wright's vehicle was used to transport the raider to the scene, and he made cash lodgements following the incident. Judge Codd acknowledged Wright's guilty plea, remorse, and rehabilitation efforts, including becoming a father and having only minor previous convictions. She imposed a four-year prison sentence, suspended on strict conditions requiring him to keep the peace and be of good behaviour. The Judge also ordered Wright to pay €1,200 immediately and a further €1,800 within six months. Wright walked out of court following the sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: 'Inside man' in €50k casino robbery walks from court. Charges or matters: stealing the cash and €700 worth of cigarettes at Mount St Upper, Dublin 2 on August 13, 2018; theft at a very early court date. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 13, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2023-01-23 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: stealing the cash and €700 worth of cigarettes at Mount St Upper, Dublin 2 on August 13, 2018; theft at a very early court date (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: She said she would reluctantly impose a suspended prison sentence, given the amount of time since this offending and Wright's efforts to rehabilitate himself. Judge Codd handed Wright a four-year sentence, suspended on strict conditions including that he keep the peace and be of good behaviour.
Defendant
Charges: stealing the cash and €700 worth of cigarettes at Mount St Upper, Dublin 2 on August 13, 2018; theft at a very early court date (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Imposing sentence at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Pauline Codd said Wright had betrayed his employer to individuals who wished to rob them.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
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