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Jury discharged in trial of man accused of murdering Jonathan Duke

Summary

The jury was discharged in the trial of Ciprian Grozavu, a 42‑year‑old Romanian accused of murdering 27‑year‑old Jonathan Duke in Cork. Grozavu had dismissed his legal team on the sixth day of his trial at the Central Criminal Court. The court heard that Catherine O'Connor, Grozavu's acquaintance, had been found guilty of murdering Duke. The eight men and four women of the jury were informed that Grozavu had a new legal team, which the judge said could not prepare for the case by the next Monday deadline. Judge Paul Butler therefore discharged the jury, citing potential unfairness, and thanked them for their service. The case has been rescheduled for a new trial, with a new date to be set. The jury will be exempt from service for ten years.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury discharged in trial of man accused of murdering Jonathan Duke. Charges or matters: murdering Jonathan Duke at that address; murdering the 27-year-old in Co Cork on November 13, 2011. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• November 13, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2017-03-15 Publication

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