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Double murder accused declares "I'm innocent, your honour" at arraignment

Date
2017-10-17
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Dublin
County
Dublin

Summary

Jason O'Driscoll, a 34‑year‑old Dublin resident, appeared at the Central Criminal Court on 17 October 2017 charged with the double murder of Anthony Burnett and Joseph Redmond in County Louth on 7 March 2012. He declared his innocence and pleaded not guilty to both charges. The prosecution, represented by Alexander Owens SC, noted that O'Driscoll was originally from Fairview and had lived in Newry, while the victims were from Ballybough, Dublin. A jury of eight men and four women was sworn in for a trial set to begin the following day and last three to four weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Double murder accused declares "I'm innocent, your honour" at arraignment. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Unnamed 34-year-old

Accused

Places mentioned

Secondary Mention
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court
Residence

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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