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Former Anglo chairman to stand trial in September

Summary

The trial of former Anglo Irish Bank chairman Sean Fitzpatrick is scheduled to begin in September at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Fitzpatrick, 66, of Greystones, Co Wicklow, has pleaded not guilty to 27 alleged offences under the 1990 Companies Act. These charges include 21 counts of making misleading, false, or deceptive statements to auditors and six counts of furnishing false information between 2002 and 2007. Judge John Aylmer set September 21 for the swearing-in of a specially enlarged jury of 15 members. The court noted that jury swearing will occupy a full day, followed by two days of legal issues to be addressed in the jury's absence. Evidence is expected to commence on Monday, September 26. The trial is estimated to last twelve weeks. The matter is currently at the trial stage, with the proceedings formally set for the upcoming month.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Former Anglo chairman to stand trial in September. Charges or matters: 27 offences under the 1990 Companies Act. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• September 21 Hearing Or Sentence
• Monday, September 26 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2002 to 2007 Other
• 2016-07-04 Publication

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Stage Trial

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