Getaway Drivers Upheld in Regency Hotel Murder | Dublin News

Two getaway drivers in the 2016 Regency Hotel massacre—Jason Bonney and Paul Murphy—have lost their appeal, with their prison sentences upheld. Convicted for aiding the Hutch gang in the murder of David Byrne, the Court of Appeal ruled their roles were far from minor, emphasizing the organized, deadly nature of the crime. Despite claiming ignorance of the assassination plot, the court found their meticulous getaway planning proved they knew serious criminality was underway. Both men received lengthy sentences: Murphy nine years, Bonney eight-and-a-half, for helping gunmen escape after the attack—where assailants, some disguised as guards and one in drag, stormed the boxing weigh-in. Their vehicles were used to transport key suspects, including a gunman later linked to the crime who died before trial. The court stressed the aggravating factor of murder and the critical role the drivers played in enabling the perpetrators to evade justice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/72371e602de146f8