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Dublin youths plead not guilty to German student's murder
Summary
In Dublin, two youths, aged 20 and 17, pleaded not guilty to murder and assault causing harm following the stabbing of German student Thomas Heinrich and the survival of Robert Rinker on 1 December 2012 near their Rialto home. The 20‑year‑old, Wesley Kelly, and the unnamed 17‑year‑old were arraigned before the Central Criminal Court. A jury of three women and nine men was sworn in, and the trial, presided over by Mr Justice Barry White, is set to begin on Tuesday and is expected to last two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dublin youths plead not guilty to German student's murder. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Heinrich and assault causing harm to Mr Rinker on St Anthony's Road. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 1st, 2012 Incident
- 2014-05-12 Publication
Why: The 17-year-old, who cannot be named because of his age, also denied both charges. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Mr Heinrich and assault causing harm to Mr Rinker on St Anthony's Road (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- St Anthony's Road
- St Anthony's Road
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