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Father goes on trial accused of murdering infant son
Summary
A 40-year-old man from Ballyhaunis, County Mayo has entered a not guilty plea to the charge of murdering his infant son at the Central Criminal Court. John Tighe of Lavallyroe was arraigned on the allegation that he killed his son on 1 June 2013 at his home. Justice Patrick McCarthy informed the jury, comprising eight men and four women, that proceedings would commence the following day due to the judge's involvement in another trial. The case is anticipated to run for approximately two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Father goes on trial accused of murdering infant son. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 1, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-02-26 Publication
Places mentioned
- His Central Criminal Court
Topics
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