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Verdicts in Lordship robbery trial due in September
Summary
Verdicts for Brendan Treanor and James Flynn, accused of a robbery that killed Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, will be delivered on 19 September. The Special Criminal Court trial lasted 55 days, with evidence, legal arguments and closing speeches. Both men, aged 34 and 32, deny all charges. They are also charged with conspiring with convicted Garda killer Aaron Brady and others to burgle houses in 2012 and 2013, specifically to steal car keys. The prosecution alleges they were part of a group that broke into houses to steal keys and then quietly leave with the cars. Aaron Brady, 31, is serving a life sentence with a 40‑year minimum for Donohoe's murder and the Lordship robbery, and he denies involvement in the robbery. The judges will provide reasons for their verdicts and have been given the summer break to prepare. The trial concluded today, with the court noting the need for detailed reasoning in its judgments. Brendan Treanor pleaded not guilty. James Flynn pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Verdicts in Lordship robbery trial due in September. Charges or matters: each charge; robbery; conspiracy to burgle houses. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 19 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 25, 2013 Other
- September 11, 2012 Other
- 23 January 2013 Other
- 2012 and 2013 Incident
- 2023-05-19 Publication
Case subjects
Background Person
Charges: each charge (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: robbery; conspiracy to burgle houses (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: robbery; conspiracy to burgle houses (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Emer Terrace
- Castletown
- Castletown Road
- Dundalk
- Louth
- Armagh
- New Road
- Crossmaglen
- Lordship Credit Union
Topics
Stage Trial Theft Violent Crime
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