Former Fine Gael councillor wins appeal over corruption conviction

A former Fine Gael town councillor who received the longest prison sentence for corruption ever handed down by the Irish courts has won his Supreme Court appeal over his conviction.

Former Fine Gael councillor wins appeal over corruption conviction
Thu, 08 Nov, 2018 - 11:14

By Ann O'Loughlin

A former Fine Gael town councillor who received the longest prison sentence for corruption ever handed down by the Irish courts has won his Supreme Court appeal over his conviction.

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