Gardai concerned about potential witness intimidation in Lordship-related trial

A detective inspector has outlined concerns about potential witness intimidation in proceedings against James Flynn at the Special Criminal Court. Det Inspector Mark Phillips detailed incidents during Aaron Brady's murder trial for the killing of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, alleging attempts to discourage witnesses and intimidate jury members. He claimed Flynn's father sought to prevent a critical witness from giving evidence and that video testimony was later shared on social media with inflammatory commentary. The inspector expressed concern that a campaign of intimidation would continue if Flynn were released on bail, and noted Flynn, with an address in County Down, holds dual UK and US citizenship and significant financial resources. Flynn's defence counsel submitted there is no evidence his client poses a flight risk or will interfere with witnesses, distinguishing him from the conduct of his father and Tony Brady. The court adjourned its bail decision to the following morning.