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Algerian pleads guilty to attempted murder of wife
Summary
A 45‑year‑old Algerian man, Lounes Ouachek of St Dominic's Terrace, Tallaght, pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of his 32‑year‑old wife, Ruta Ouachek, at their home on 23 August 2012. He was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court, where Mr Justice Paul Carney adjourned sentencing to 14 July and ordered that the victim's evidence be presented by video link.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Algerian pleads guilty to attempted murder of wife. Charges or matters: the attempted murder of Ruta Ouachek (32) at that address on August 23rd 2012. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- August 23rd 2012 Adjournment
- July 14th Adjournment
- 2014-05-26 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the attempted murder of Ruta Ouachek (32) at that address on August 23rd 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Mr Justice Paul Carney adjourned sentencing until July 14th and directed that the victim's evidence would be adduced by video link.
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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