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Trial opens of man accused of Bridge House murder

Summary

A jury of eight men and four women was sworn in at the Central Criminal Court for the trial of Ciprian Grozavu, a 42‑year‑old Romanian, who pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jonathan Duke, 27, at Bridge House, Sean Hales Place, Bandon, Co Cork, on 13 November 2011. The trial, presided over by Mr Justice Paul Butler, is scheduled to begin that afternoon and is expected to last two weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial opens of man accused of Bridge House murder. Charges or matters: murdering Jonathan Duke (27) at that address on November 13, 2011. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• November 13, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2017-03-06 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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