David Rupert (born July 27, 1951) is an American former

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agent whose testimony led to the arrest and prosecution of

Michael McKevitt Michael McKevitt ( ga, Mícheál Mac Dhaibhéid) (4 September 1949 – 2 January 2021) was an Irish republican and paramilitary leader. He was the Provisional Irish Republican Army's Quartermaster General. Due to the Provisional IRA's involvem ...

, the reputed leader of the

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, for the Omagh Bombing.

Background

David Rupert was awarded the

's Lou Peters Award in 2013.

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.

References

1951 births Living people People from St. Lawrence County, New York Double agents {{US-law-enforcement-bio-stub