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Jury to deliberate for third day in Dublin murder trial
Summary
In a Dublin murder trial, a jury of five men and seven women has deliberated for two days and will return for a third day to decide the verdict against 25‑year‑old Andrew Gibney, accused of killing 28‑year‑old Gerard Burnett on 21 August 2012. Gibney pleaded not guilty. The prosecution argues he was part of a joint enterprise with four other men who entered Burnett's house that night. The defence contends that if the evidence shows Gibney intended only to cause some harm, a manslaughter verdict would be appropriate. The jury has requested to re‑hear evidence from Detective Superintendent Colm O'Malley and Chief State Pathologist Professor Marie Cassidy, who confirmed Burnett died from multiple stab wounds and blood loss. The judge explained that the jury could return a not guilty verdict, a guilty verdict for murder, or a guilty verdict for manslaughter. The jury will resume deliberations tomorrow at 11.15 a.m.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury to deliberate for third day in Dublin murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering Gerard Burnett (28) at Castlecurragh Vale, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 on August 21, 2012. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- August 21, 2012 Other
- August 28 Incident
- 2017-11-29 Publication
Why: The judge said he would let them go until tomorrow in order to set this up. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Gerard Burnett (28) at Castlecurragh Vale, Mulhuddart, Dublin 15 on August 21, 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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