'You may like or dislike Michael Lynn...but he is entitled to a fair trial,' judge tells jury

The defence for former solicitor Michael Lynn said: “It's ironic a man who pays his bills is being accused of dishonesty.”

Judge Martin Nolan said if the jurors didn't believe Michael Lynn (pictured) had permission from the banks, then “that's not the end of it”. File picture: Collins Courts

The jury in the multi-million euro theft trial of former solicitor Michael Lynn has been sent home for the weekend.

The jury retired to the jury room on Friday morning after the defence counsel concluded its closing speeches in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court trial. They deliberated for about three hours before suspending deliberations.