Thomas ‘Slab’ Murphy withdrew tax evasion appeal

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Thomas ‘Slab’ Murphy withdrew his appeal against an 18-month tax evasion sentence at the Court of Appeal, reported on 6 February 2017. His earlier conviction appeal had been dismissed on all grounds, and his barrister then confirmed that the sentence appeal was being withdrawn. Murphy had been convicted by the Special Criminal Court on nine charges of failing to comply with tax laws. The report said he was sentenced to 18 months in prison. Murphy was not in court for the withdrawal.