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Thompson murder trial judgement delayed

Summary

In a Special Criminal Court hearing, the panel of Judges Tony Hunt, Patricia Ryan and Michael Walsh announced that they would not deliver a verdict in the murder case of Frederick 'Freddie' Thompson until 1 October, despite an earlier expectation of a July 24 decision. Judge Hunt explained that the case was complex and the court had been continuously in session, leading to the delay. Thompson, 37, residing on Loreto Road, Maryland, Dublin, pleaded not guilty to the murder of David Douglas, who was shot six times on 1 July 2016 at Shoestown shop on Bridgefoot Street. The prosecution did not allege Thompson fired the shots but presented evidence that his DNA was found in two 'spotter' cars and that CCTV footage identified him as a driver.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Thompson murder trial judgement delayed. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Douglas on July 1st, 2016 on Bridgefoot Street in the south inner city. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 1 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 24 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 1st, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2018-07-02 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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