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Coroner in Tom O'Gorman inquest is granted trial transcript
Summary
The coroner investigating Tom O'Gorman's death, who was found to have been eaten by his lodger, has been granted a copy of the trial transcript. In July 2015, a jury acquitted Saverio Bellante of murder by reason of insanity after he killed O'Gorman, 39, in January 2014 at their shared home in Beech Park Avenue, Castlenock, Dublin. Justice Margaret Heneghan approved the request, noting the coroner's promise not to disclose the transcript and her willingness to cover costs. The decision was described as a standalone ruling, not setting a precedent.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Coroner in Tom O'Gorman inquest is granted trial transcript. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-04-07 Publication
Why: She said she accepted the coroner's assurance that she would not share it with anyone else and that she is willing to pay for any costs involved Justice Heneghan said the request was made because the doctor wants to review medical information relating to Mr Bellante that she is not otherwise able to access. CNI source report
Places mentioned
- Beech Park Avenue
- Dublin
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