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Breatnach’s Conviction Finally Overturned | Cork News
After 47 years, Osgur Breatnach, 75, has finally been exonerated for the 1976 Sallins train robbery — a case that wrongly convicted him and led to 12 years in prison, of which he served 18 months. The DPP now admits he had no involvement, citing flawed evidence and a powerful new alibi. The court’s ruling marks a rare but vital acknowledgment that justice was denied — and that Breatnach’s relentless fight finally paid off. This case underscores the need to revisit old convictions when new evidence emerges, proving that even after decades, truth can still prevail. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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