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Jury still deliberating on conspiracy charges against former Irish Life & Permanent bankers

Date
2016-06-02
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

The jury in the trial of former Irish Life & Permanent executives Denis Casey (56) and Peter Fitzpatrick (63) has been sent home after nine days of deliberations, with no verdict yet. Judge Martin Nolan of the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court ordered the jury to return the next day to continue. The case concerns a €7.2 billion circular transaction scheme in 2008 that allegedly misled investors, depositors and lenders about Anglo's financial health. The jury had previously convicted Anglo's former head of capital markets John Bowe (52) and finance director Willie McAteer (65). Denis Casey pleaded not guilty. Peter Fitzpatrick pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury still deliberating on conspiracy charges against former Irish Life & Permanent bankers. Charges or matters: conspiring together and with others to mislead investors by setting up a €7.2 billion circular transaction scheme between March 1 and September 30, 2008 to bolster Anglo's balance sheet. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Denis Casey

Convicted Person

Charges: conspiring together and with others to mislead investors by setting up a €7.2 billion circular transaction scheme between March 1 and September 30, 2008 to bolster Anglo's balance sheet (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Peter Fitzpatrick

Defendant

Charges: conspiring together and with others to mislead investors by setting up a €7.2 billion circular transaction scheme between March 1 and September 30, 2008 to bolster Anglo's balance sheet (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Court Venue
  • Dublin
  • Dublin Circuit Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Trial

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