Nathan McDonnell, a businessman known for his connections to the world of 'Breaking Bad', has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in storing €32 million worth of crystal meth. After a brutal attack by a Kinahan cartel hitman, McDonnell is seeking protection within prison, facing a potential 23-hour lockdown. His solicitor states that McDonnell will not appeal the sentence and is prepared to accept his fate.
Nathan McDonnell, the businessman known for his ties to the ' Breaking Bad ' world, is facing a 12-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to his involvement in storing €32 million worth of crystal meth for an Irish gang linked to the Mexican Sinaloa Cartel . This conviction comes just days after a brutal assault by Kinahan cartel hitman Glen Thompson left McDonnell requiring jaw surgery.
Now, sources reveal that McDonnell, seeking protection within the prison walls, is currently confined to the same landing as his attacker, facing the daunting prospect of 23 hours a day locked in his cell if protection is granted. \McDonnell's solicitor, Padraig O'Connell, confirmed that his client is recovering reasonably well from the assault and the sentence. However, he expressed concern over the potential 23-hour lockdown and stated that they would explore legal options if this situation arises. O'Connell emphasized that while the prison authorities are responsible for McDonnell's safety, they expect a comprehensive plan to be in place to protect him. He also indicated that McDonnell, accepting his fate, is highly unlikely to appeal the 12-year sentence. \The Special Criminal Court heard that McDonnell was deeply involved in the €32 million crystal meth operation, driven by financial difficulties and debts of €4 million. He was promised €150,000 by the Irish gang to store a machine containing the drugs at his Ballyseedy Garden Centre and arrange for its export to Australia. The court revealed that McDonnell engaged shipping agents and fabricated an invoice, describing the contents as a 'hot magnetic separator' to mislead authorities. \During his initial interviews with gardai, McDonnell claimed the machine was part of a legitimate business transaction, aiming to send it to China for profit. However, he couldn't provide a delivery address and denied receiving any payment, seemingly unaware of the true nature of the operation. Meanwhile, gardai are actively investigating the assault on McDonnell, while prison authorities have already punished Glen Thompson by moving him to a different landing and imposing a 'P19' sanction, restricting his privileges. With standard remission and time already served, McDonnell could potentially be released in seven years
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