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29/07/2003
Colombia three to appear in court
The three Irish men facing charges relating to the training of left-wing FARC guerrillas in Colombia are expected to make their first appearance in court on Wednesday.
The three men Niall Connolly, Martin McAuley and James Monaghan have, to date, refused to appear before the court because they claim they would not receive a fair trial and that they feared for their safety.
In his concluding statement, Prosecutor Carlos Sanchez said that since 1998 there had been an increase in terrorist violence in Colombia and that this coincided with IRA members visiting the country.
However at the end of the prosecution’s summing up on Monday evening, the legal team for the defence requested that their clients be allowed to make a statement in court, which is their right under the Colombian justice system.
Although the case is expected to be concluded this week following the statements from the defence, sentencing is likely to be deferred for some weeks.
(SP)
The three men Niall Connolly, Martin McAuley and James Monaghan have, to date, refused to appear before the court because they claim they would not receive a fair trial and that they feared for their safety.
In his concluding statement, Prosecutor Carlos Sanchez said that since 1998 there had been an increase in terrorist violence in Colombia and that this coincided with IRA members visiting the country.
However at the end of the prosecution’s summing up on Monday evening, the legal team for the defence requested that their clients be allowed to make a statement in court, which is their right under the Colombian justice system.
Although the case is expected to be concluded this week following the statements from the defence, sentencing is likely to be deferred for some weeks.
(SP)
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Colombia Three back in court
Three Irishmen are set to appear in a Colombian court today accused of training left wing guerrillas in the use of explosives and other terrorist techniques. Niall Connolly, Martin McCauley and James Monaghan have been held in custody for almost 18 months following their arrest in connection with alleged training of FARC rebels.
Colombia Three back in court
Three Irishmen are set to appear in a Colombian court today accused of training left wing guerrillas in the use of explosives and other terrorist techniques. Niall Connolly, Martin McCauley and James Monaghan have been held in custody for almost 18 months following their arrest in connection with alleged training of FARC rebels.
16 October 2002
Second court no-show for Colombia Three
The three suspected IRA men arrested in Bogota last year have once again refused to attend court for a preliminary hearing. It is the second time the men have refused to attend a court hearing, having remained in their cells for the original court date last week.
Second court no-show for Colombia Three
The three suspected IRA men arrested in Bogota last year have once again refused to attend court for a preliminary hearing. It is the second time the men have refused to attend a court hearing, having remained in their cells for the original court date last week.
27 April 2004
Colombia three cleared of Farc connected charges
The three Irishmen accused of training left-wing guerrillas in Colombia have been cleared in court of charges relating to the training of Farc guerillas. However, the men, James Monaghan, Niall Connolly and Martin McAuley, all sentenced on false passports charges, look likely to be held in jail in Bogota pending the outcome of a prosecution appeal.
Colombia three cleared of Farc connected charges
The three Irishmen accused of training left-wing guerrillas in Colombia have been cleared in court of charges relating to the training of Farc guerillas. However, the men, James Monaghan, Niall Connolly and Martin McAuley, all sentenced on false passports charges, look likely to be held in jail in Bogota pending the outcome of a prosecution appeal.
10 August 2005
Allister calls on EU to pressurise Dublin over Colombia Three
DUP MEP Jim Allister has taken steps to ensure that "the Irish government does not provide sanctuary" for the 'Colombia Three' following their return to the Republic of Ireland last week.
Allister calls on EU to pressurise Dublin over Colombia Three
DUP MEP Jim Allister has taken steps to ensure that "the Irish government does not provide sanctuary" for the 'Colombia Three' following their return to the Republic of Ireland last week.
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