Ho Hum Bandit appeals for early release from jail

An Irishman dubbed the Ho Hum Bandit, who pleaded guilty to a string of bank robberies in the United States, has appealed to a judge for leniency, asking to be sentenced to time served and released from prison.

Lawyers for Adam Lynch claim the Dubliner is suffering from mental illnesses and needs psychiatric help, not more time in prison.

Lynch will be sentenced next week in Colorado after pleading guilty to three bank robberies in that state and one in Wyoming.