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Jury told it can return majority verdict
Summary
A jury at the Central Criminal Court, hearing murder charges against Wayne Cluskey (25) and Josh Turner (24) for the 2015 killing of Christopher Nevin, was informed that a unanimous verdict was no longer required. Justice Patrick McCarthy announced that a majority of ten votes would suffice for either or both counts, and the jury was scheduled to return at 2 pm. The unnamed accused pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury told it can return majority verdict. Charges or matters: the murder of Christopher Nevin at Tailteann Road, Navan on November 19, 2015; murder. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 19, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-02-17 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Christopher Nevin at Tailteann Road, Navan on November 19, 2015 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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