' Willie McKay fails to turn up to court hmmmm '

Willie McKay: Former agent fails to attend court on fraud charges

BBC

Wednesday 31st July 2019


Willie McKay's solicitor said he did not attend the hearing because of the press gathered outside Manchester Magistrates Court


A former football agent involved in Emiliano Sala's move to Cardiff City from Nantes in January has failed to appear in court charged with two counts of fraudulent transfer of property.

Willie McKay arranged the flight that crashed in the English Channel, killing Sala, 28, and pilot David Ibbotson.

He is accused of buying a £54,000 car and a £9,000 watch while bankrupt.

Mr McKay's solicitor told Manchester Magistrates' Court his client would not be attending because of the press.

"If he had been ambushed outside this court today it could have severely affected his mental wellbeing," Michael Levy said.

Mr McKay, 60, of Craighead Road, Glasgow, faces two charges under the Insolvency Act, including spending £9,100 on a Rolex Date Just II watch for his wife in Leeds on 14 December 2014, while bankrupt.

The second charge states that a day later, he spent £54,000 on a Jaguar XK5 car in Doncaster.

Steven Palmer, chair of the bench, told the court: "We find no good reason why we should proceed in [Mr McKay's] absence.

"We are going to adjourn to allow him to attend. We expect him to attend."

Mr Palmer said the court would issue an "attend or warrant" letter, adding: "If he does not attend we may arrange transport for him."

The next hearing will be held on 5 September.

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f*cking shit house what about the people you threatened to kills mental well being.

Scum of the earth people who can dish it out but are too scared to face the consequences when it all goes tits up.

Secret Agent McKay's solicitor, Michael Levy, told the court the defendant would not be attending because (quote) "The press are outside today. Mr McKay is not in good health. If he had been ambushed outside this court today it could have severely affected his mental wellbeing."

Mental wellbeing?

Looking at the trail left behind, perhaps if he hadn't lied, cheated and conned people along the way (not to mention his inadvertent or otherwise involvement in the Emiliano Sala tragedy) he might not have had the Press outside waiting for him, eh?

Mental illness my arse..what a worthless knob this guy is!!

Does this excuse of a human being know no lows?

f*cking shit house what about the people you threatened to kills mental well being.

Scum of the earth people who can dish it out but are too scared to face the consequences when it all goes tits up.

Bricking it obviously, he must have a lot on his mind and more problems to face in the future!

good to see the court forcing him to show up to the next one

If you or I failed to turn up for a court appearance, there would be a warrant out for our arrest.
Pure scum!!

If you or I failed to turn up for a court appearance, there would be a warrant out for our arrest.
Pure scum!!

what about him makes you think hes getting special treatment

hes been told now, he turns up to the next one or he will be arrested.

If you or I failed to turn up for a court appearance, there would be a warrant out for our arrest.
Pure scum!!

what about him makes you think hes getting special treatment

hes been told now, he turns up to the next one or he will be arrested.

I here you but I don't think I would be given a second chance if I failed to turn up for court

If you or I failed to turn up for a court appearance, there would be a warrant out for our arrest.
Pure scum!!

what about him makes you think hes getting special treatment

hes been told now, he turns up to the next one or he will be arrested.

I here you but I don't think I would be given a second chance if I failed to turn up for court

i guess it depends. i dont think this was a criminal case with a jury etc was it, more like a prelim hearing. Hes not anyone special to be getting special treatment.

Willie, go buy some rope and find a nice tree

If you or I failed to turn up for a court appearance, there would be a warrant out for our arrest.
Pure scum!!

what about him makes you think hes getting special treatment

hes been told now, he turns up to the next one or he will be arrested.

I here you but I don't think I would be given a second chance if I failed to turn up for court

i guess it depends. i dont think this was a criminal case with a jury etc was it, more like a prelim hearing. Hes not anyone special to be getting special treatment.[/quote

The story reports that he should have been there but failed to turn up. I failed to turn up at magistrates Court years ago for a minor offence and was later arrested as they issued a warrant for failure to turn up.
WM offence isn't minor therefore in my opinion he's been given a second chance.

His solicitor was there to tell the judge reason was not there! So be difficult to issue an arrest warrant as being suggested? But they made it clear they want him there in person next time or an arrest warrant will be issued.... no special treatment for him probably happens on regular basis as situations arise where people dont attend court for legitimate reasons.

Respect both opinions