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Jury begin deliberations in trial of man accused of murder during row over €100 debt

Summary

A jury has begun deliberations in the trial of William Gilsenan, 24, accused of murdering drug dealer Edward Fitzgerald, 29, during a dispute over a €100 debt. The incident occurred on 17 October 2014 in a car park outside Gilsenan's home. Gilsenan pleaded not guilty. Justice Paul Butler instructed the jury that they could return a verdict of guilty of murder, not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter, or not guilty. He stated that the prosecution had accepted that Gilsenan stabbed Fitzgerald in the heart, causing death, but that a not‑guilty verdict could be reached if the jury believed Gilsenan acted in self‑defence and used only necessary force. He also noted that the defence claimed Gilsenan was provoked and lost self‑control after Fitzgerald threatened him and his family. The jury began deliberations shortly after 11 a.m. this morning.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury begin deliberations in trial of man accused of murder during row over €100 debt. Charges or matters: the murder of Edward Fitzgerald (29) in a car park outside the accused's home on October 17, 2014. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 17, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-12-14 Publication

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Topics

Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime

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