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Thompson lawyers "concerned" about how long murder trial verdict is taking

Date
2018-07-24

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Douglas

County
Cork

Summary

Lawyers for Frederick 'Freddie' Thompson, accused of murdering David Douglas, expressed concern to the Special Criminal Court about the delay in delivering a verdict. Judge Tony Hunt, with Judges Patricia Ryan and Michael Walsh, had earlier indicated that the court would not be able to issue a judgment until 1 October, despite the trial concluding at the end of May. The case, involving complex legal issues and a "heavy trial," required a detailed, reasoned verdict. Thompson, 37, pleaded not guilty on 1 July 2016 after being shot six times at his partner's shop on Bridgefoot Street. The prosecution did not allege Thompson fired the shots but presented DNA evidence linking him to two "spotter" cars and CCTV footage identifying him as a driver. The court heard that four vehicles, including a Mercedes, a Ford Fiesta, a Mitsubishi Mirage and a Suzuki Swift, operated in concert on the day of the murder.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Thompson lawyers "concerned" about how long murder trial verdict is taking. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Douglas on July 1st, 2016 on Bridgefoot Street in the south inner city. Procedural stage: trial

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