I suggested hypnotism, says Real IRA case agent

An FBI spy testifying against alleged Real IRA chief Michael McKevitt suggested he should be hypnotised in order to remember details of meetings with dissident republicans which he infiltrated, a court heard today.

An FBI spy testifying against alleged Real IRA chief Michael McKevitt suggested he should be hypnotised in order to remember details of meetings with dissident republicans which he infiltrated, a court heard today.

Trucking company boss turned informer David Rupert said he made the suggestion to MI5, but that it was turned down.

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