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Michael Lynn's Rollercoaster: From Solicitor to Prisoner

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Discover the shocking journey of former solicitor Michael Lynn, from multimillion theft to prison time in Brazil. Get the inside scoop on his dramatic legal saga! #MichaelLynn #LegalDrama

Michael Lynn, a former solicitor, faced a dramatic turn of events as he was sentenced to five and a half years in prison for stealing over €18 million from financial institutions in 2006 and 2007. Despite his legal team's efforts, the judge gave Lynn credit for the time he spent in a Brazilian prison, reducing his sentence. This unexpected twist stemmed from Lynn's actions of taking out multiple mortgages on properties, including his lavish home in Howth, Co. Dublin.

During his trial, Lynn's lawyer highlighted the traumatic experience he endured in the Brazilian prison, citing the violence witnessed, such as a decapitation, which left Lynn with PTSD. The courtroom saga reached its climax as the judge delivered a sentence of thirteen years, acknowledging Lynn's past incarceration in Brazil.

In December, a jury found Lynn guilty on multiple counts of robbing financial institutions during the housing boom, painting a picture of a once-respected solicitor turned convicted felon. The news of Lynn's dishonest dealings reverberated through his hometown in Mayo, where residents were shocked by the revelation of his theft and legal troubles.

Despite the sensational headlines and legal battles, Michael Lynn's journey from a prominent solicitor to a convict serves as a cautionary tale of greed and downfall, leaving a lasting impact on the legal and financial sectors.

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Michael Lynn's final roll of the dice did not pay off (RTE.ie)

The jailing of former solicitor Michael Lynn to five and a half years in prison for the theft of more than €18m from financial institutions in 2006 and 2007 ...

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Former solicitor Michael Lynn jailed for stealing €18m from financial ... (BreakingNews.ie)

Michael Lynn got seven-and-a-half years credit from the judge for the time he spent in prison in Brazil.

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Former solicitor Michael Lynn sentenced to five and a half years for ... (The Irish Times)

Lawyer for accused said client's time in Brazilian prison left him with PTSD due to violence witnessed, including a decapitation.

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The Indo Daily: Michael Lynn – the 'greedy' former solicitor who ... (Independent.ie)

Struck-off ex-solicitor and property developer Michael Lynn has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison for stealing €18m from six financial ...

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Crossmolina native jailed for 5 and a half years for stealing almost ... (Midwest Radio)

The former solicitor did so by taking out multiple mortgages on the same properties, including his own 5-point-5-million-euro home in Howth, Co. Dublin. The ...

Former solicitor and property developer Michael Lynn was convicted ... (GTN News)

In December, a jury found Lynn guilty on 10 of 21 counts of robbing six financial institutions during the housing boom. A sentencing hearing scheduled for ...

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Former Solicitor, Michael Lynn, Jailed For Five-And-A-Half Years For ... (Kfm Radio)

Judge Martin Nolan set a sentence of thirteen years but gave him credit for the years he spent in a Brazilian prison.

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Wicklow Solicitor Jailed After Being Found Guilty Of Stealing €18 ... (East Coast FM)

Wicklow Solicitor Michael Lynn has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison after being convicted of stealing almost €18 million from six financial ...

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News of 'choirboy' Michael Lynn's dishonest dealings left his Co ... (The Irish Times)

When news of Michael Lynn's multimillion euro theft first hit the headlines, the small population of his Mayo hometown went into shock.

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Michael Lynn jailed for stealing millions from financial institutions (Newstalk)

The Judge had a much longer sentence in mind for him but took the time he spent in a Brazilian prison into account.

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Legal team for ex solicitor Michael Lynn appeals his conviction and ... (Irish Examiner)

Lawyers for former solicitor Michael Lynn, who was found guilty of stealing just over €18m from six financial institutions during the Celtic Tiger era, ...

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Michael Lynn to file appeal after sentencing for €18 million theft from ... (thejournal.ie)

A jury found Lynn (55), of Millbrook Court, Redcross, Co Wicklow, guilty of 10 of 21 counts against him in a trial in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. The jury ...

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Michael Lynn acted in 'total disregard' to his profession but is ... (Business Plus)

Former solicitor Michael Lynn, who was found guilty of stealing just over €18m from six financial institutions during the Celtic Tiger era, has been jailed.

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Mayo native Michael Lynn immediately appealing his prison ... (Midwest Radio)

Lawyers for Mayo native, former solicitor Michael Lynn have said that he has instructed them to file an appeal immediately against his conviction and ...

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Michael Lynn's family living in house owned by company set up just ... (The Irish Times)

Wife of jailed former solicitor is understood to be living in the house in Brittas that was sold two years ago for almost half a million euro.

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Michael Lynn jailed for five-and-a-half years (Irish Legal News)

Former solicitor Michael Lynn has been jailed for five-and-a-half years in connection with the theft of over €18 million from various financial institutions ...

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'He has faced the music' - Michael Lynn to appeal conviction and ... (Newstalk)

The 55-year-old former solicitor was jailed for 5.5 years yesterday for stealing millions of euro from various financial institutions.

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