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Prosecution finishes giving evidence in murder trial
Summary
The prosecution has finished giving evidence in the trial of William Gilsenan, 24, accused of stabbing 29‑year‑old Edward Fitzgerald in a car park outside Gilsenan's home on 17 October 2014. Gilsenan pleaded not guilty. Prosecution counsel Orla Crowe SC announced the evidence was complete, and Vincent Heneghan SC said the defence would not call witnesses. Justice Paul Butler informed the jury that the trial was moving into legal argument, instructed them to return on Tuesday for closing statements and the judge's charge, and warned them not to discuss the case with anyone.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Prosecution finishes giving evidence in murder trial. Charges or matters: the murder of 29-year-old Edward Fitzgerald in a car park outside the accused's home on October 17, 2014. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 17, 2014 Other
- 2016-12-08 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of 29-year-old Edward Fitzgerald in a car park outside the accused's home on October 17, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Oscar Traynor Road
- Dublin
- Central Criminal Court
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