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Murder trial of Freddie Thompson to proceed
Summary
The Special Criminal Court has denied Frederick "Freddie" Thompson's request to dismiss the murder charge against him. Thompson, 36, is charged with the July 1st, 2016 killing of David Douglas, 55, who was shot dead in a shop on Bridgefoot Street, Dublin. Thompson's barrister, Michael O'Higgins SC, argued for dismissal under Section 4E of the Criminal Justice Act 1999, while Seán Gillane SC represented the prosecution. Justice Isobel Kennedy, presiding, stated that the three‑judge panel had reviewed all evidence and submissions and found sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder trial of Freddie Thompson to proceed. Charges or matters: the murder of David Douglas (55) in Dublin City on July 1st last year. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 1st Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-08-31 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of David Douglas (55) in Dublin City on July 1st last year (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- The Special Criminal Court
- Douglas
- Loreto Road
- Bridgefoot Street
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