James Doherty's contempt case adjourned for Garda update

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James Doherty's contempt case was adjourned by the High Court on 5 July 2019, with Gardaí asked to update the court on efforts to locate him. He faces allegations that he used €159,000 advanced as an investment for personal purposes and failed to comply with orders concerning the money and his assets.

Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds said the update could be provided by sworn statement or by an officer attending court. Doherty is believed to be in the UK but to return to Ireland intermittently, according to the report, while the proceedings remain unresolved.