Thomas ‘Slab’ Murphy appeals tax evasion conviction

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Thomas ‘Slab’ Murphy is appealing his conviction for tax evasion before the Court of Appeal, reported on 9 November 2016. He was convicted at the Special Criminal Court after being accused of failing to comply with tax laws relating to farming profits.

His lawyers argued that his brother controlled the farm and that Thomas Murphy had no involvement in cattle farming. The appeal hearing was expected to conclude the following day.