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Irishman arrested for 'illegally re-entering the United States'
Another man was arrested and accused of abetting him
The case stems from an IRS audit of Eaton's 2017-2019 tax returns, focused on whether the company improperly shifted intellectual property (IP) to Ireland. Photo: Getty
An Irishman has been arrested in Vermont for 'illegally re-entering the United States.'
Andrew McRedmond (42) and Michael Doherty (41) were arrested on May 31st by United States Border Patrol.
Both men were charged with criminal complaints.
McRedmond was charged with 'illegally re-entering the United States as an alien and entry into the United States at a time or place other than authorised.'
Meanwhile, his associate, who lives in Quincy, Massachusetts, was arrested for 'transporting McRedmond in furtherance of his illegal entry.'
The pair appeared before Magistrate Judge Kevin J. Doyle on June 2nd.
He ordered Doherty was released on conditions of pretrial supervision pending further proceedings, while McRedmond was told he must remain behind bars.
According to court records in the early hours of May 31st, a man wearing a blue hat with white mesh was seen walking across a golf course in Vermont, a quarter mile south of the US/Canadian border.
Cops determined that a vehicle driven by Doherty had recently crossed the US border, and was also in the vicinity of the person seen in the woods near the golf course.
When his vehicle was stopped by police, they found McRedmond was also inside the vehicle.
The blue hat with white mesh was also seen on the dashboard.
The case stems from an IRS audit of Eaton's 2017-2019 tax returns, focused on whether the company improperly shifted intellectual property (IP) to Ireland. Photo: Getty
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After his arrest McRedmond admitted that he was in the US illegally, and that he coordinated with Doherty to be picked up near the international border.
In a statement, the US Attorney's office said that 'the complaints contain allegations only and that Doherty and McRedmond are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.'
Michael Doherty faces up to five years behind bars if convicted, while Andrew McRedmond faces two years.
