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Trial opens of man accused of murdering two "small-time criminals"
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court trial, a 34‑year‑old Dublin man, Jason O'Driscoll, faces charges of murdering two fellow Dubliners, 31‑year‑old Anthony Burnett and 25‑year‑old Joseph Redmond, on 7 March 2012 in County Louth. O'Driscoll has pleaded not guilty to both murders. Prosecutor Alexander Owens SC argued that circumstantial evidence was sufficient to prove O'Driscoll's guilt as a knowing participant in the killings, though not necessarily the shooter. The case is before Justice Patrick McCarthy and a jury of five women and seven men.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial opens of man accused of murdering two "small-time criminals". Charges or matters: both charges. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 7th, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-06-26 Publication
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