The Sallins train robbery, a significant event in Irish history, led to Osgur Breatnach's wrongful conviction amidst controversy surrounding a judge's alleged inattention during the trial. Initially arrested in 1976, Breatnach endured a lengthy, dramatic judicial process marred by legal and ethical issues. Accusations of a 'sleeping judge' drew attention but were overlooked, resulting in Breatnach's 12-year imprisonment following a trial that focused on dubious 'confessions'. With the IRA eventually assuming responsibility for the heist, Breatnach has since lived with PTSD and advocates for a public inquiry into the trial's legitimacy.
The Sallins train robbery was a turning point for Osgur Breatnach, whose wrongful conviction and the associated trauma shape his perspective on justice.
The trial of Osgur Breatnach was notable for claims of a 'sleeping judge', raising significant concerns about the fairness of the judicial process.
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