Former lawyer and self described "evil Jesus" convicted of plot to kill Coatbridge man
Martin Ready plotted to have prosecutor Darren Harty gunned down in a "gangland-style execution" after making allegations his family was involved in money laundering
A former lawyer convicted of a dark web murder plot to kill a Scots prosecutor will remain under assessment in a mental hospital.
Martin Ready targeted Darren Harty and planned to have him gunned down in a "gangland-style execution".
The 42-year-old ex-commercial contracts solicitor had gone to a site called Online Killers Market to try and organise the hit on the Glasgow procurator fiscal.
Ready used the alias Harry Brown - the same name as the main character in the 2009 Michael Caine film, who took it upon himself to get revenge for his only friend being murdered.
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Ready told jurors he effectively turned vigilante to try and wipe out crime from his hometown of Coatbridge in Lanarkshire.
He alleged Mr Harty's family ran a bar which was used by criminals to launder dirty money.
The murder would have then “shone a light” and sparked a police probe into other alleged dodgy dealings.
But, Ready claimed he was delusional at the time and believed he was an "evil Jesus" figure.
However, dismissed his special defence that he lacked criminal responsibility.
Ready was found guilty nine months ago at the High Court in Glasgow of an attempted conspiracy to murder 38-year-old Mr Harty.
Ready was placed on an interim compulsion order and held at Rowanbank Clinic mental health secure centre.
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A hearing today was told that psychiatrists had prepared a report on Ready.
Brian McConnachie KC, defending, said: "The conclusion in relation to that is that the interim compulsion order would be continued for a period of 12 weeks to further assess him.
"I have no issue with that."
Advocate depute Erin Campell told the hearing that she was not opposed to a further hearing.
The case was adjourned until July at the High Court in Edinburgh by Judge Lady Hood.
She said: "It seems this is the most appropriate course to take.
"In all the circumstances having considered the report I will continue the interim compulsion order."
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