Couple decline to accept evidence in McGregor-related perjury case
Crime · First reported 9 Nov, 12:59 · Updated 13:07
Samantha O’Reilly and Steven Cummins declined to accept the prosecution’s books of evidence at Dublin District Court. They have not yet indicated pleas, and are due back in court on 7 December.
- The DPP completed the books of evidence, but the couple declined to accept them because their solicitor was absent amid a legal aid dispute.
- The pair are accused of making false statements in affidavits connected to Conor McGregor’s failed civil appeal; neither has indicated a plea.
- Judge Treasa Kelly ordered them to return on 7 December, when the legal aid dispute may have been resolved.
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- Next court appearance
- 7 December
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- Samantha O’Reilly and Steven Cummins
- Maximum sentence stated
- 10 years’ imprisonment
- Alleged offence locations and dates
- Lincoln Lane, Dublin 7: 14 January 2025; O’Reilly also faces an alleged offence dated 6 May 2025
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