John Gilligan is a convicted Irish gangster. He was given a 28-year prison sentence for the trafficking of commercial quantities of cannabis resin. On appeal, this sentence was reduced to 20 years, and in October 2013, he was released after serving 17 years.
Rangers chairman steps down on health grounds
John Bennett steps down as Rangers chairman on health grounds, with former director John Gilligan taking over in the short term.
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