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"Freddie" Thompson to face trial at non-jury court for alleged murder of David Douglas
Summary
Frederick "Freddie" Thompson, aged 36, will be tried at the Special Criminal Court for the alleged murder of David Douglas, aged 55, who was shot dead on 1 July last year. Thompson was charged at Cloverhill District Court and is currently in custody. The Director of Public Prosecutions has applied for a non‑jury trial, arguing that ordinary courts are inadequate for effective administration of justice. The order was made by Mr Justice Tony Hunt, with Judges John O'Hagan and Ann Ryan presiding.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Freddie" Thompson to face trial at non-jury court for alleged murder of David Douglas. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 1st Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-04-04 Publication
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Cloverhill District Court
- Bridgefoot Street
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