Waterford woman pleads not guilty to deception charges in case involving French horse
O'Brien pleaded not guilty to the three charges at Waterford Circuit Court.
A woman has pleaded not guilty to three charges of deception at Waterford Circuit Court.
Catherine O'Brien, of An Grianan, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, Co Waterford, appeared before Judge Eugene O'Kelly on Tuesday, July 1, where a jury was empanelled.
The 47-year-old stands accused of committing making gains through deception by "dishonestly inducing" a man, John Blake, into transferring to her €20,000 for a French mare named Lingrville.
It is understood that the incident took place in the State on a date unknown between March 25, 2018, and April 5, 2018, both dates inclusive.
She stands accused of dishonestly inducing Mr Blake into giving her €984 in transport costs for the animal. Ms O'Brien is also accused of inducing Mr Blake into transferring €1,100 in insurance on a date unknown between March 25, 2019, and March 31, 2019, both dates inclusive.
Ms O'Brien is being represented by defence counsel Simon Donagh BL, under the instruction of solicitor Ray Kavanagh.
The trial is expected to begin on Wednesday, July 2, and is expected to last several days.
