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Double attempted murder trial jury told they can return majority verdict
Summary
In a trial at the Central Criminal Court, Paul Crosby of Rathmullen Park, Drogheda, faced charges of attempting to murder Gerard Boyle twice in November 2016. The first attempt involved stabbing Boyle 28 times, and the second involved locking him in a car boot that was then pushed into a canal. Boyle, aged 22, pleaded not guilty to all charges. After closing arguments, the jury, instructed by Justice Patrick McCarthy, was allowed to return a majority verdict on any charge if ten jurors agreed.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Double attempted murder trial jury told they can return majority verdict. Charges or matters: all charges. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 10th November Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-02-06 Publication
Why: However, the prosecution said that the accused had a strong motive, citing a previous row. Prosecution account reported by CNI
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: all charges (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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