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Jury in teen's murder trial to continue deliberating

Summary

A jury in the Central Criminal Court will return to deliberate on the case of 19‑year‑old Graham McEvoy, who stabbed his best friend Paul "Paulie" Curran to death. McEvoy pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. He claimed he met Curran to sell cocaine, and when Curran demanded money, Curran pulled a knife and tried to slash him. McEvoy's lawyer argued self‑defence, while the prosecution contended that McEvoy stabbed Curran six times while he was trying to escape. Justice Patrick McCarthy has asked the jury to reconvene on Monday.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury in teen's murder trial to continue deliberating. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Paul "Paulie" Curran (23) at Seagull House on Crumlin Road in Dublin on July 16, 2016. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 16, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2017-12-15 Publication

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Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime

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