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Partner said shooting victims had gone to sell car to murder accused, jury hears

Summary

In the Central Criminal Court, a 34‑year‑old Dublin man, Jason O'Driscoll, is on trial for the 2012 murders of 31‑year‑old Anthony Burnett and 25‑year‑old Joseph Redmond. The prosecution presented a statement from Crystal Jackson, Redmond's former partner, alleging that she and Redmond had tried to sell a Volkswagen Golf to O'Driscoll. Jackson said they had been at home, texting about the sale, and that O'Driscoll offered €700 for the car, which Redmond and Burnett agreed to. She claimed O'Driscoll declined to come to their house and that they eventually drove the car to him. Jackson was called to testify but refused to take the oath, leading the judge to order her imprisonment for contempt. The trial continues with the jury hearing the evidence and other witnesses. Jason O'Driscoll pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Partner said shooting victims had gone to sell car to murder accused, jury hears. Charges or matters: murdering 31-year-old Anthony Burnett and 25-year-old Joseph Redmond in Co Louth on March 7th, 2012. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 7th, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2017-11-20 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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