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'A very big shock': the full story of the Michael Scott trial

Date
2023-03-30

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Galway

County
Galway

Summary

The trial of Michael Scott, accused of murdering his aunt Chrissie Treacy by running her over with an agricultural teleporter, ended with an acquittal. The jury, after nearly 15 hours of deliberation, rejected the prosecution's claim that Scott deliberately killed his 76‑year‑old aunt out of entitlement and revenge. Instead, they found that Scott's actions were grossly negligent, describing the incident as a tragic accident. Scott, 58, had previously denied any intent to kill and had stated that he was simply reversing when he saw his aunt on the ground. The judge noted Scott's inappropriate remarks toward a witness but allowed him to remain on bail pending further proceedings. No conviction or sentencing was recorded in the article. Michael Scott pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'A very big shock': the full story of the Michael Scott trial. Charges or matters: murdering his aunt Christina 'Chrissie' Treacy outside her home in Derryhiney, Portumna, Co Galway on April 27, 2018. Procedural stage: trial

When:

June 12 Hearing Or Sentence
April 27, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
April 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
April 2017 Other
February 2018 Other
June 2017 Other
April 27 Other
Christmas 2017 Other
2023-03-30 Publication

Why: What Chrissie told her friends and carers was not led by the prosecution because the trial judge ruled that it was hearsay and therefore inadmissible. Prosecution account reported by CNI

Case subjects

Michael Scott

Defendant

Charges: murdering his aunt Christina 'Chrissie' Treacy outside her home in Derryhiney, Portumna, Co Galway on April 27, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty