Craig O’Donoghue jailed for contempt after missing trial evidence

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Craig O’Donoghue was sentenced to three months in prison, with one month deducted, for contempt of court at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 21 July 2021.

He was also fined €1,000, payable within nine months, after leaving Ireland for Cyprus instead of giving evidence in the trial.

The judge described the contempt as deliberate and persistent. O’Donoghue had been served with a witness order before booking his holiday.