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Murder charge dismissed against mum (23) accused of murdering boyfriend
Summary
The murder charge against 23‑year‑old Yasmin Stephens, who was accused of killing her 33‑year‑old boyfriend in Dublin three and a half years earlier, was dismissed by Mr Justice Michael White under Section 4E of the Criminal Justice Act. The case had been scheduled for trial at the Central Criminal Court, but her legal team successfully obtained the dismissal before the jury could hear the evidence. Stephens was then arraigned on a second count for robbing a homeless man, Hugh Gildea, on Mabbot Lane. She pleaded guilty to stealing a mobile phone, a wrist watch and €520 in cash. The judge reviewed CCTV footage of the 20‑minute assault, heard Gildea's statement and that of two witnesses, and noted that Sean Ducque delivered the violence while Stephens searched the victim's pockets. She was remanded on continuing bail pending a probation report, with sentencing expected on 29 June. The unnamed 23-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder charge dismissed against mum (23) accused of murdering boyfriend. Charges or matters: the murder at Killarney Court, Killarney Street, near Portland Row on October 26, 2014; robbing Hugh Gildea of a mobile phone, wrist watch €520 in cash on Mabbot Lane in Dublin, where he was sleeping rough. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- October 26, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- Friday 29th June Adjournment
- 2018-04-27 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder at Killarney Court, Killarney Street, near Portland Row on October 26, 2014; robbing Hugh Gildea of a mobile phone, wrist watch €520 in cash on Mabbot Lane in Dublin, where he was sleeping rough (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: It's expected that she will be sentenced on that date.; Mr Justice White remanded her on continuing bail until Friday 29th June for preparation of that report.
Places mentioned
- Albert College Avenue
- Central Criminal Court
- Killarney Street
- Mabbot Lane
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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