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Murder accused said gardaí had "nothing" on him, trial hears

Summary

James 'Jimmy' Lammon, aged 44, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jason Doogue, 22, in Athy on 21 August 2015. At the Central Criminal Court, Lammon told the court that Gardaí would never be able to charge him and that they had "nothing" to prove. He claimed that the shooter was a fully covered rider on a bike who matched his height and build, and that the bullet was intended for Jamie Quinn. Lammon also denied being in the Green Hills area that day and said he had used latex gloves to pick up a dead dog, not to conceal a crime. The trial heard that a witness would not be available until Monday afternoon, and the prosecution's evidence was nearly finished. The case remains at the trial stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused said gardaí had "nothing" on him, trial hears. Charges or matters: the murder of Jason Doogue (22), in the Green Hills area of Athy on August 21, 2015. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 21, 2015 Incident
• August 2015 Other
• August 21 Incident
• 2016-10-21 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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