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State rejects Wicklow man's plea to manslaughter
Summary
Thomas O'Connor, 29, of Burnaby Court, Greystones, admitted killing John O'Brien, 22, in Wicklow in 2010 but denied murder, pleading guilty to manslaughter at Farrankelly Road. He was arraigned and the State rejected his plea. A jury of six men and six women was sworn in; the trial will start tomorrow and is expected to last about two weeks. Thomas O'Connor pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: State rejects Wicklow man's plea to manslaughter. Charges or matters: murdering John O'Brien, who was from Burnaby Lawns in Greystones on 4th June 2010; murdering Mr O'Brien, but guilty to his manslaughter at Farrankelly Road, Delgany, Co Wicklow. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 4th June 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-02-20 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering John O'Brien, who was from Burnaby Lawns in Greystones on 4th June 2010; murdering Mr O'Brien, but guilty to his manslaughter at Farrankelly Road, Delgany, Co Wicklow (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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