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Cousin of murdered Gary Hutch "extremely lonely" in prison due to security arrangements
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court hearing, Samuel Hutch, 40, a cousin of the murdered Gary Hutch, was found to face special security arrangements in prison that would isolate him from visitors, other inmates and prison facilities. The court heard that these measures were imposed because of an "environment of fear and tension" and that Hutch would be "extremely lonely." Breffni Gordon BL argued that Hutch was a different character from the Hutch family's criminal brand, citing his 89 prior convictions, including 39 burglaries, possession of a stolen bicycle, and a burglary in Cabra. Hutch pleaded guilty to trespass, possession of a stolen bicycle, damaging a car door, and a burglary. Judge Melanie Greally adjourned sentencing to July 21 to allow a victim impact report and urinalysis. Gordon noted that Hutch had been in drug rehabilitation before the 2015 family tragedies, including his cousin's murder, caused a relapse.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Cousin of murdered Gary Hutch "extremely lonely" in prison due to security arrangements. Charges or matters: trespass and possession of a stolen bicycle in Sandymount on October 25, 2015; damaging a car door in Ringsend on the same date. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 25, 2015 Incident
- February 6, 2016 Adjournment
- July 21st Adjournment
- 2016-06-16 Publication
Why: He said because of difficulties in recent times Hutch intended on his release to take an opportunity to start his life afresh "somewhere else. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: trespass and possession of a stolen bicycle in Sandymount on October 25, 2015; damaging a car door in Ringsend on the same date (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: He said because of difficulties in recent times Hutch intended on his release to take an opportunity to start his life afresh "somewhere else." Counsel submitted that due to his situation Hutch would experience difficulties unlike any other prisoner serving a sentence and that can be taken into account by the court.; Judge Melanie Greally adjourned sentencing in the case until July 21st next to allow a victim impact report be completed in one of the cases and allow urinalysis be undertaken.
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Cardiffsbridge Avenue
- Dublin
- Malone Gardens
- Derrynane Gardens
- South Lotts road
- Carnlough Road
- was detained at Finglas Garda Station
Topics
Burglary Drugs Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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