Anglo trial jury finds Whelan and McAteer guilty of some charges

Former Anglo Irish Bank directors Pat Whelan and William McAteer have been convicted of providing illegal lending to the Maple Ten for a share support scheme.

The jury found former Director of Finance Mr McAteer and former head of Irish lending Mr Whelan were found guilty of providing illegal loans to 10 individuals to buy shares in the bank. The jury acquitted them of six charges each of lending money to the Quinn family.