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No case against Lordship accused, barrister tells trial
Summary
Before the Special Criminal Court on May 17th, 2023, a barrister for Brendan Treanor argued there is insufficient evidence to sustain charges against his client in connection with a 2013 credit union robbery in Bellurgan, County Louth, during which Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe was killed. Sean Guerin SC submitted that prosecution claims relied on speculation rather than direct evidence, and that no proof existed that Treanor left his home the evening of the robbery. Counsel highlighted inconsistencies in the State's case, including witness testimony that the getaway driver was female, and challenged the feasibility of the timings alleged. Both Treanor and James Flynn (32), from South Armagh, deny charges of robbery and conspiracy to burgle. Aaron Brady is serving a life sentence for the detective's murder and the robbery itself. Closing arguments continue, with the three-judge court to determine the case. Brendan Treanor pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: No case against Lordship accused, barrister tells trial. Charges or matters: each charge. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 25, 2013 Other
- September 11, 2012 Other
- 23 January 2013 Other
- 2023-05-17 Publication
Why: Mr Guerin suggested the prosecution had introduced speculation about spotter cars because the defence had established the likelihood that these two other people were involved so the prosecution had to increase the number of roles in the robbery to leave room for Mr Treanor as one of the four raiders in the car park. Prosecution account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Background Person
Charges: each charge (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Aaron Brady (31) previously of New Road, Crossmaglen, Co Armagh, is serving a life sentence with a 40-year minimum having been found guilty of murdering Det Gda Adrian Donohoe and of the robbery at Lordship.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Emer Terrace
- Castletown
- Castletown Road
- Dundalk
- Louth
- Armagh
- New Road
- Crossmaglen
- Slieve View
- Lordship Credit Union
- Ballymascanlon Road
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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