Clayton sues for proceeds from sale of NY apartment

U2 bassist Adam Clayton’s action to be paid the proceeds of the sale of a New York apartment purchased by his former personal assistant Carol Hawkins with what he claims was his money, is near settlement.

The case was adjourned at the High Court yesterday to allow a settlement to be finalised and will come before the court again next month.

Hawkins, the court heard yesterday, has lodged appeals against her conviction and the seven-year prison sentence she received after a jury found her guilty of stealing €2.8m of Mr Clayton’s money.