John Kane jailed for theft from employer in Dublin

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John Kane was jailed for two and a half years for theft from his employer at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The indictment comprised 66 theft charges, and Kane pleaded guilty to 18 sample counts involving cash stolen between April 10, 2017 and June 4, 2019. The proceedings were reported on November 1, 2022. Judge Martin Nolan took a chronic health issue into consideration when imposing the sentence. Defence counsel said Kane had a gambling addiction, had attended Gamblers Anonymous and was certified as two years gambling-free. The report said the total amount taken was €176,914.