Morris Tribunal witness storms out
A key witness walked out of the Morris Tribunal today vowing to sell his business to fight his case in the High Court.
Nightclub-owner Frank McBrearty Senior stormed out of the witness box after several heated exchanges with tribunal chairman Justice Frederick Morris and barristers.
Demands from the Donegal publican, wrongly arrested 10 years ago in a botched murder probe, drew robust responses from Mr Justice Morris who moved to defend his independence from the State.
The retired High Court judge insisted he would not be blackmailed or held to ransom by Mr McBrearty Snr, who insisted five conditions be met before he handed over evidence and continued with cross-examination.
Mr Justice Morris said he will consider whether to go to the High Court to compel Mr McBreaty Snr to cooperate, or send a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions on the case.
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