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HIV accused "not surprised" by positive diagnosis, GP tells trial

Summary

During the trial, Dr Killian McGrogan, a GP, testified that the accused, a 27‑year‑old African national, was not surprised by his positive HIV diagnosis in March 2008. McGrogan read notes from the consultation, noting the accused was informed about transmission and treatment options. The accused, who pleaded not guilty, is charged with intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to two former partners between November 2009 and June 2010. Dr McGrogan also explained that the accused would need specialist care and later wrote a referral letter confirming his HIV status. Specialist Dr John Lambert confirmed that the accused, the complainants, and an African HIV strain were all infected, and that the accused had a positive viral load in 2010, making him infectious. The trial is ongoing before Judge Martin Nolan and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: HIV accused "not surprised" by positive diagnosis, GP tells trial. Charges or matters: intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to two former partners on dates between November 2009 and June 2010. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 2008 Other
• November 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
• June 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2018-06-29 Publication

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Stage Trial

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