Court archive
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2018-11-19 · Dublin
The jury in the Central Criminal Court has begun deliberating in the trial of Desmond Duffy, a 70-year-old man who pleaded not guilty to the murder of his partner, Desmond 'Dessie' Sullivan (59). The alleged killing occurred at their shared home in Somerville Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6, on May 23, 2016. Mr Justice Paul McDermott directed the six…
2018-11-15 · Dublin
In a Central Criminal Court hearing on 15 November 2018, 70‑year‑old Desmond Duffy pleaded not guilty to the murder of his 59‑year‑old partner, Desmond 'Dessie' Sullivan, who died on 23 May 2016 in their Dublin home. Duffy told the court that he had been abused for decades by Sullivan and that he was acting in self‑defence when he pushed Sullivan…
2018-11-08 · Dublin
A 70‑year‑old man, Desmond Duffy, pleaded not guilty to the murder of his partner, Desmond Sullivan, 59, who died on 23 May 2016 at their home in Somerville Park, Rathmines. Duffy told Gardaí that he had been abused by Sullivan for many years, citing incidents of bleach, milk, a mug and a basket of sausages being thrown at him, and that Sullivan…
2018-11-08 · Dublin
During a murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, Desmond Duffy, aged 70, pleaded not guilty to the killing of his partner Des Sullivan, aged 59, at their shared home in Somerville Park, Rathmines, on 23 May 2016. The court heard that the couple had a long history of domestic disputes. In October 2013, Garda Michael Cunningham responded to a…
2018-11-07 · Dublin
In a Central Criminal Court hearing, 70‑year‑old Desmond Duffy pleaded not guilty to the murder of his partner Des Sullivan, aged 59, who died at their home in Somerville Park, Rathmines, on 23 May 2016. Garda Mark Twomey reported that Duffy told him the couple had drunk about five pints in a local pub before an argument. When they returned home,…
2018-11-07 · Dublin
During a domestic dispute on 23 May 2016, Desmond Duffy (70) of Somerville Park, Rathmines, Dublin 6, was accused of murdering his partner, Desmond Sullivan (59), at their home. Duffy pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court, claiming self‑defence. Neighbours reported hearing a distressed male voice calling for help and describing a roar,…
2018-11-06 · Dublin
In a murder trial at the Central Criminal Court, a 70‑year‑old man, Desmond Duffy, pleaded not guilty to the death of his 59‑year‑old civil partner, Desmond Sullivan, who was found dead at their home in Somerville Park, Rathmines, on 23 May 2016. Duffy claimed he acted in self‑defence, saying he had been attacked and strangled Sullivan to protect…