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Murder trial of Brazilian man to begin
Summary
In Waterford City, a jury was sworn in to hear the trial of Juraci Da Silva, a 36‑year‑old Brazilian, accused of murder and assault causing harm. Da Silva was alleged to have murdered 28‑year‑old James Banville on 8 October 2016 at New Street. He pleaded not guilty to the murder charge but guilty to manslaughter, a plea rejected by the State. He also pleaded not guilty to assault causing harm against Conor Hogan and to a third count of producing a knife. All charges stem from the same incident.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder trial of Brazilian man to begin. Charges or matters: the murder charge but guilty to manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court today; assault causing harm to Wexford man Conor Hogan and he pleaded not guilty to a third count of producing a knife. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 8, 2016 Incident
- 2017-10-02 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder charge but guilty to manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court today; assault causing harm to Wexford man Conor Hogan and he pleaded not guilty to a third count of producing a knife (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Park Lane
- New Street
- Central Criminal Court
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