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Further adjournment in trial of prominent republican
Summary
The trial of Thomas Murphy, 66, of Ballybinaby, Hackballscross, Co Louth, at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin has been adjourned until Friday. The defence applied for the postponement to furnish a report from a handwriting expert. Mr Murphy, a prominent republican, has pleaded not guilty to nine charges alleging that he failed to furnish a return of his income, profits or gains, or the source of such income, to the Collector General or the Inspector of Taxes for the years 1996/97 to 2004. The prosecution alleges that despite conducting significant dealings in cattle and land and receiving farming grants from the Department of Agriculture, Mr Murphy failed to make any returns to revenue. The defence contends that Mr Murphy's brother managed the accused man's cattle herd and farming activities. The case is being prosecuted on foot of an investigation by the Criminal Assets Bureau. As the matter was adjourned, it has not been concluded or finalised.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Further adjournment in trial of prominent republican. Charges or matters: nine charges alleging that he failed to furnish a return of his income, profits or gains or the source of his income, profits or gains to the Collector General or the Inspector of Taxes for the years 1996/97 to 2004. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- 2015-11-17 Publication
Why: Mr Murphy's defence lawyers applied to the court today to have the trial adjourned until Friday in order to furnish a report from a handwriting expert. Defence account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: nine charges alleging that he failed to furnish a return of his income, profits or gains or the source of his income, profits or gains to the Collector General or the Inspector of Taxes for the years 1996/97 to 2004 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) The trial at the Special Criminal Court in Dublin of prominent republican Thomas "Slab" Murphy for alleged tax evasion has been adjourned until Friday.
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