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Trial date set for David Douglas murder accused
Summary
A trial date has been set for Nathan Foley, an 18‑year‑old from Rosary Road, Dublin, at the Special Criminal Court. Foley is accused of murdering 55‑year‑old David Douglas on Bridgefoot Street on 1 July 2016 and of damaging a car on Strand Road on 4 July 2016. The prosecution, led by Tony McGillicuddy, noted that Foley's defence had raised a fitness‑for‑trial issue and that a consultant psychiatrist had been requested but the accused has reportedly obstructed the process. Paul Greene, Foley's solicitor, expressed concern that the professional witness had not been properly facilitated and that Foley was anxious for the case to proceed. Judge Tony Hunt, with Judges Patrician Ryan and Michael Walsh, set the trial for 5 December 2016, expecting it to last up to three weeks, and remanded Foley in custody. The case was listed for mention again on 31 July.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial date set for David Douglas murder accused. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Douglas at Bridgefoot Street in Dublin on July 1st, 2016. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 1st, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 4th, 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 5 Adjournment
- July 31st Adjournment
- 2018-07-16 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of Mr Douglas at Bridgefoot Street in Dublin on July 1st, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Mr McGillicuddy said that attempts by the prosecution in engaging the consultant psychiatrist have been frustrated by the accused. "It appears the accused might be manipulating the process so that his trial date is put back to some unforeseen time," he said.
Accused
Charges: the murder of Mr Douglas at Bridgefoot Street in Dublin on July 1st, 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Mr McGillicuddy said that attempts by the prosecution in engaging the consultant psychiatrist have been frustrated by the accused. "It appears the accused might be manipulating the process so that his trial date is put back to some unforeseen time," he said.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Bridgefoot Street
- Strand Road
Topics
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