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Man pleads not guilty to murder of Edward Fitzgerald
Summary
On 29 November 2016, William Gilsenan, aged 24, pleaded not guilty to the murder of 29‑year‑old Edward Fitzgerald, who was killed on 17 October 2014 at The Green, Larch Hill. The trial, scheduled to begin the following day, had a jury of seven women and five men selected the previous day. Justice Paul Butler instructed the jury to view CCTV footage in their absence and to avoid discussing the case with anyone. The trial was expected to last two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man pleads not guilty to murder of Edward Fitzgerald. Charges or matters: the murder of 29-year-old Edward Fitzgerald at The Green, Larch Hill on October 17, 2014. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 17, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-11-29 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Defendant
Charges: the murder of 29-year-old Edward Fitzgerald at The Green, Larch Hill on October 17, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Oscar Traynor Road
- Dublin
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