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Explosives trial enters voir dire
Summary
The trial of Philip McKevitt, 63, of Aghaboys, Dundalk, for possessing explosives began with a voir dire to decide whether evidence about the legality of his arrest and the seizure of items at his home could be admitted. McKevitt pleaded not guilty to the May 22, 2010 charge. Prosecutor Paul Greene SC argued that a trailer had been modified to hide an improvised explosive device at the Aghaboys address. The voir dire, expected to last three days, is being heard before Justice Isobel Kennedy, with Judges Sinead Ni Chulachain and James Faughnan presiding.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Explosives trial enters voir dire. Charges or matters: the possession of explosive substances at the same address on May 22nd, 2010. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 22nd, 2010 Incident
- 2016-11-24 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the possession of explosive substances at the same address on May 22nd, 2010 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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