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New jury sworn-in for Dublin city murder trial
Summary
A new jury of six men and six women was sworn in to hear the trial of 33‑year‑old Seán Ducque, who is charged with murdering Kieran Farrelly on 26 October 2014 at Killarney Street. Ducque, who has no fixed abode, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment. The trial, now in the legal argument stage, will open before the jury on Wednesday and is expected to last two weeks. Prosecutor Dominic McGinn SC also indicated that evidence may be presented regarding a taxi robbery and a separate incident involving Hugh Gildea.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: New jury sworn-in for Dublin city murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering Kieran Farrelly on 26th October 2014 at Killarney Court, Killarney Street; the murder charge. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 26th October 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 27th October 2014 Incident
- 2017-06-16 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Kieran Farrelly on 26th October 2014 at Killarney Court, Killarney Street; the murder charge (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Killarney Street
- Mabbot Lane
- Terrace Place
Topics
Stage Trial Theft Violent Crime
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