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Trial of Dublin man accused of 2012 murder to begin tomorrow

Summary

The trial of Andrew Gibney, a 25-year-old man from Dromheath Avenue, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15, is scheduled to begin tomorrow before the Central Criminal Court. Mr. Gibney is accused of murdering Gerard Burnett, aged 28, at Castlecurragh Vale, Mulhuddart, on August 21, 2012. When arraigned before the court this morning, the accused pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder. A jury comprising five men and seven women was sworn in to hear the proceedings under the direction of Mr. Justice Paul Butler. The trial is expected to last approximately three weeks. As the matter is currently at the trial stage, no findings, sentences, or final disposals have been recorded. The allegations remain contested, and the accused has not been convicted of the alleged offense.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial of Dublin man accused of 2012 murder to begin tomorrow. Charges or matters: murdering Gerard Burnett (28) at Castlecurragh Vale, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 on August 21, 2012. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 21, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2017-11-20 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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