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Jury to resume deliberating in antique book trial
Summary
The jury in the trial of Andrew Shannon, 51, accused of illegally handling 67 alleged stolen antique books including a 1660 King James Bible, will resume deliberations tomorrow. The books, originally from Carton House library, were reportedly found in Shannon's home after a Garda search. Shannon claimed he bought them for about Irl£300 at a fair and used them for decoration. He pleaded not guilty to possession of the books while knowing or being reckless about their stolen status. The jury had previously deliberated for two and a half hours before returning home.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury to resume deliberating in antique book trial. Charges or matters: possession of the books at his home while knowing or being reckless as to whether they were stolen on March 3, 2007. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 3, 2007 Incident
- 2016-02-01 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: possession of the books at his home while knowing or being reckless as to whether they were stolen on March 3, 2007 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Carton House
- Willans Way
- Dublin
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
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