Patrick Gillespie charged over withholding information

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Patrick Gillespie was charged with withholding information before the Special Criminal Court, reported on 28 July 2016.

The charge concerned information about another person’s alleged involvement in the murder of Denis Donaldson in County Donegal. Gillespie was remanded in custody until Friday at midday, while an application to strike out the charge was refused over a procedural issue.

The report said Gillespie’s lawyer intended to apply for bail and legal aid.