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Kidnapping trial collapses due to juror concerns

Summary

The trial of Jonathan Gill, aged 35, collapsed after the jury was discharged by Judge Elma Sheahan on the fifth day of deliberations. Gill was accused of kidnapping a Drogheda postal worker, his partner and their 10‑week‑old baby, then robbing €660,000 from the workplace. The jury, consisting of seven men and five women, had deliberated for just over 14 hours. A juror handed a note to the judge, alleging that jurors were receiving outside information and that strangers had discussed the case on a tram. The judge, citing the seriousness of the allegations, discharged the jury and remanded Gill on continuing bail to appear again on 28 April. The case may be heard by another jury. Jonathan Gill pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Kidnapping trial collapses due to juror concerns. Charges or matters: falsely imprisoning Warren Nawn, Jean Marie Nawn and their ten-week-old baby in Drogheda between August 1 and August 2, 2011. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 1 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 2, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 28 Adjournment
• 2017-04-12 Publication

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Stage Trial

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