A Drogheda businessman testifies in an extortion-related case that he received severe threats connected to the matter. He says a pipe bomb and bullets were left at his front door, and that he was told he would “end up like Kevin Lunny.” The court hears that the threats have had a major effect on him and his family, with the man describing the “devastating” impact of believing his life was in danger. The testimony presented focuses on both the intimidation and the consequences for those targeted, including the psychological and day-to-day effects of the threats. The account is part of the evidence considered by the court as the case proceeds. Other details, such as the specific allegations against the accused and the broader timeline of events, are not included in the provided summaries.
Drogheda man describes threats in extortion case
A Drogheda businessman testifies in an extortion-related case that he received severe threats connected to the matter. He says a pipe bomb and bullets were left at his front door, and that he was told...
- A Drogheda businessman testifies about intimidation connected to an extortion case.
- He says a pipe bomb and bullets were left at his front door.
- He reports being threatened that he would “end up like Kevin Lunny.”
- He describes the threats as having a “devastating” impact on him and his family.
A Drogheda businessman who had a pipe bomb and bullets left at his front door and was threatened that he would "end up like Kevin Lunny", has described the devastating impact that threats to his life have had on him and his family.
20 hours agoA Drogheda businessman who had a pipe bomb and bullets left at his front door has described the devastating impact that threats to his life have had on him and his family.
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