David Rupert (born July 27, 1951) is an American former FBI/British intelligence agent whose testimony led to the arrest and prosecution of Michael McKevitt, the reputed leader of the Real IRA, for the Omagh Bombing.[1][2]

Background

David Rupert was awarded the FBI's Lou Peters Award in 2013.[3]

Testimony

Rupert's testimony was crucial in McKevitt being convicted of directing terrorism. In 2006, McKevitt's legal team appealed the conviction based on the defense team not having access to information concerning the tax affairs of Rupert during the original trial. All appeals were denied.[4]

References

  1. ↑ References to Michael Rupert, irishfreedomcommittee.com; accessed March 4, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Real IRA sympathisers attack 'traitor FBI agent'". The Telegraph. April 9, 2001.
  3. ↑ Katie Anderson. Madrid native receives FBI's Lou Peters Award, watertowndailytimes.com, October 8, 2013; accessed March 5, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Appeal filed to Real IRA conviction". BBC. July 17, 2006. Retrieved March 4, 2015.


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