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Freddie Thompson murder trial due to start Wednesday
Summary
The Special Criminal Court adjourned the murder trial of Frederick "Freddie" Thompson, 36, to Wednesday. Thompson, who lives on Loreto Road, Maryland, is charged with the July 1, 2016 shooting death of 55‑year‑old David Douglas on Bridgefoot Street, Dublin. The court had expected the trial to last two weeks. Thompson's defence, Michael O'Higgins SC, argued that most of the case would not be disputed and that the focus would be on the implications rather than the facts, but noted a significant disclosure issue. Justice Tony Hunt granted the adjournment and remanded Thompson in custody until the new date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Freddie Thompson murder trial due to start Wednesday. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 1st, 2016 Adjournment
- 2018-04-30 Publication
Places mentioned
- The Special Criminal Court
- Loreto Road
- Douglas
- Bridgefoot Street
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