Ciprian Grozavu murder trial collapses in Cork

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Ciprian Grozavu's murder trial collapsed when the jury was discharged at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork on 4 December 2018.

Grozavu had pleaded not guilty to murdering Jonathan Duke at Bridge House, Sean Hales Place, Bandon, on 12 November 2011. The jury was discharged after a legal issue arose concerning the presumption of innocence, and the judge said the case would be dealt with at another stage.

The judge thanked the jury and witnesses for their service as the trial was adjourned.