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Jury to continue deliberations in trial of man accused of murdering his flatmate

Summary

In the Central Criminal Court, Jacky Lumi, aged 42, continues to face trial for the murder of his flatmate, Kamal El Habsati, a 31‑year‑old Moroccan‑born Dutch national. The alleged killing occurred on 1 December 2012 in a Dublin apartment. Lumi, who had fled to Europe but later surrendered in Rome, pleaded not guilty and seeks a manslaughter verdict, claiming provocation and loss of control after a dispute over unpaid bills and late‑night cooking. The prosecution presented evidence that El Habsati had been slow to pay rent and bills, and that a physical fight erupted when he refused to pay an internet bill. The jury, composed of seven men and five women, has deliberated for five hours over two days and will resume tomorrow morning before Mr Justice Patrick McCarthy. The case remains in the deliberation stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury to continue deliberations in trial of man accused of murdering his flatmate. Charges or matters: murdering fellow Dutch national Kamal El Habsati on December 1st 2012. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 1st 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2014-03-26 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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