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Charges dropped against one of Jobstown accused
Summary
In the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Melanie Greally discharged Ken Purcell from the indictment on day 27 of the trial. Prosecution counsel Sean Gillane SC entered a nolle prosequi regarding the two charges against Mr. Purcell, meaning the case proceeds no further against him. Mr. Purcell, 50, of Kiltalown Green, had pleaded not guilty to falsely imprisoning former Tanaiste Joan Burton and her adviser Karen O'Connell by restricting their personal liberty without consent at Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght, on November 15, 2014. The remaining six defendants—Paul Murphy, Kieran Mahon, Michael Murphy, Frank Donaghy, Michael Banks, and Scott Masterson—also pleaded not guilty to the same alleged offence. The prosecution case is now concluded, and the jury will not be required again until later this week. The trial continues for the remaining accused.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Charges dropped against one of Jobstown accused. Charges or matters: falsely imprisoning Ms Burton and her adviser Karen O'Connell by restricting their personal liberty without their consent at Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght on November 15, 2014. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 15, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-06-12 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: falsely imprisoning Ms Burton and her adviser Karen O'Connell by restricting their personal liberty without their consent at Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght on November 15, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: falsely imprisoning Ms Burton and her adviser Karen O'Connell by restricting their personal liberty without their consent at Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght on November 15, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: falsely imprisoning Ms Burton and her adviser Karen O'Connell by restricting their personal liberty without their consent at Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght on November 15, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: falsely imprisoning Ms Burton and her adviser Karen O'Connell by restricting their personal liberty without their consent at Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght on November 15, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: falsely imprisoning Ms Burton and her adviser Karen O'Connell by restricting their personal liberty without their consent at Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght on November 15, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: falsely imprisoning Ms Burton and her adviser Karen O'Connell by restricting their personal liberty without their consent at Fortunestown Road, Jobstown, Tallaght on November 15, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
- Fortunestown Road
- Kingswood Heights
- Tallaght
- Whitechurch
- Whitechurch Way
- Dublin
- Carrigmore Drive
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