GP Tony Margiotta sues gardaí for malicious prosecution after fraud trial collapsed

Dr Tony Margiotta, from Hollystown, Dublin 15, leaving court after the case. Pcture: Collins Courts

A GP who was prosecuted for fraud, but whose trial collapsed, is taking legal action against An Garda Síochána for malicious prosecution.

Tony Margiotta was accused of issuing fraudulent sick notes to his sister Lynn, who was a civilian employee of An Garda Síochána.