Catherine O'Brien was 'flat out lying to a vulnerable, elderly man', court told

Prosecution barrister asked defence witness if a ‘guaranteed’ return of €14,000 on an unproven stallion would be 'Bernie Madoff levels of return'

Catherine O’Brien, aged 47, of An Grianan, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. File picture: Dan Linehan

Alleged fraudster Catherine O’Brien was "flat out lying to a vulnerable, elderly man", a trial heard on Wednesday.

Defence witness John Walsh appeared at Waterford Circuit Court before the jury and Judge Eugene O’Kelly.