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Sentencing of Michael Lynn delayed as defence seeks psychological report
Summary
Michael Lynn, aged 55, was found guilty of 21 counts of theft involving nearly €18 million stolen from six banks during a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court trial last year. The jury reached verdicts on 10 counts but could not agree on the remaining 11. Lynn, a former solicitor and property developer, had pleaded not guilty to all charges. He has no prior convictions and has been in custody since his conviction just before Christmas. The sentencing hearing scheduled for 15 January 2024 was adjourned for two weeks to allow his defence team to obtain a psychological report. Judge Martin Nolan set a new sentencing date of 19 February 2024. The adjournment was requested to address matters concerning Lynn's psychological health and detention status.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Sentencing of Michael Lynn delayed as defence seeks psychological report. Charges or matters: stealing nearly €18 million from six banks, has been adjourned to allow his defence team obtain a psychological report; 21 counts of theft in Dublin between October 23, 2006 and April 20, 2007, when he was working as a solicitor and property developer; stealing from were National Irish Bank, Irish Life and Permanent, Ulster Bank, ACC Bank, Bank of Scotland Ireland and Irish Nationwide Building Society. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Found guilty
When:
- February 19 Adjournment
- October 23, 2006 Adjournment
- April 20, 2007 Adjournment
- Christmas Other
- 2024-01-15 Publication
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Convicted Person
Charges: stealing nearly €18 million from six banks, has been adjourned to allow his defence team obtain a psychological report; 21 counts of theft in Dublin between October 23, 2006 and April 20, 2007, when he was working as a solicitor and property developer; stealing from were National Irish Bank, Irish Life and Permanent, Ulster Bank, ACC Bank, Bank of Scotland Ireland and Irish Nationwide Building Society (Proven)
Plea: Not guilty
Finding: Found guilty
Outcome: Found guilty; Lynn (55) was due to face a sentence hearing in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today but defence barrister Paul Comiskey O'Keeffe BL asked that the case be adjourned for a fortnight to allow for a psychological report to be prepared for the court. Judge Nolan noted that nothing in relation to Lynn's mental health had arisen before, but Mr Comiskey O'Keefe said Lynn's status has now changed and it related to issues with regards to his detention.; Photo: Collins) The sentencing of former solicitor Michael Lynn, who was found guilty of stealing nearly €18 million from six banks, has been adjourned to allow his defence team obtain a psychological report.
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