Sean FitzPatrick trial delayed on misleading auditor charges

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Sean FitzPatrick’s trial on charges of misleading Anglo’s auditors was delayed, with evidence expected to begin on 26 October 2016. Jurors were told on 17 October 2016 that they should return on that date, while a legal issue continued to be dealt with in their absence. FitzPatrick has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges concerning loans to him and people connected with him, along with six charges of furnishing false information about loans to Anglo directors. The trial was expected to finish before Christmas.