Solicitor to run in elections despite Garda protection
John Hennessy was targeted by foreign gangs after his client, Latvian woman Baiba Saulite, was shot dead by a hitman in 2006. His home in Swords was petrol-bombed as a result of representing the mother-of-two and he has had to avail of around-the-clock police protection.
However, Fianna Fáil have confirmed this will not stop him from taking to the canvass trail to fight for a seat on Fingal County Council.
