McKevitt trial warned to be in jeopardy

The Special Criminal Court has warned that the trial of Michael McKevitt, the alleged leader of the Real IRA, was in jeopardy because information on the key US witness had not been furnished to the defence.

The court directed the State to stress to the US authorities the importance of the information in relation to Mr McKevitt's forthcoming trial. Failure to supply the information, which the defence claim is vital, will either delay the trial or prevent it from ever going ahead, the court warned.