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DPP rejects manslaughter plea by Anne Shortall murder accused
Summary
Roy Webster, a 39-year-old man from Ashbree, Ashford, Co Wicklow, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Anne Shortall but guilty to her manslaughter. The prosecution rejected the manslaughter plea, and the matter will proceed to trial on the murder charge. Mr Webster is accused of killing Ms Shortall on April 3, 2015, at The Murrough, Co Wicklow. At the Central Criminal Court, Justice Patrick McCarthy swore in a jury of five women and seven men. The judge indicated that the trial is likely to last two weeks. The jury is scheduled to return on Wednesday morning. This report reflects the procedural stage of trial, where the accused's plea was not accepted, resulting in a full trial on the original murder charge rather than a finalised disposal.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: DPP rejects manslaughter plea by Anne Shortall murder accused. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 3, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-03-06 Publication
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