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Rattigan pleads guilty to 2001 killing
2018-10-22
Appeal
Summary
Brian Rattigan, the appellant, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Declan Gavin in a matter currently at the appeal stage. The State accepted the plea, and Rattigan remains in custody while awaiting a sentence hearing scheduled for December 20. During that hearing, Mr. Gavin's family will have the opportunity to address the court regarding the impact of the death. The incident occurred on August 25, 2001, when Mr. Gavin was stabbed outside an Abrakebabra on Crumlin Road. Rattigan had previously been convicted of murder in 2009, but that conviction was successfully appealed last year. Upon being arraigned on the same murder charge, Rattigan stated he was not guilty to murder but guilty of manslaughter. Counsel for the Director of Public Prosecutions confirmed the plea was acceptable. Rattigan's legal representative conveyed that his client expressed sorrow to the Gavin family and anyone else hurt by his actions. The court has not yet finalized the sentence, as the matter is adjourned to the December 20 hearing for sentencing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Rattigan pleads guilty to 2001 killing. Charges or matters: the manslaughter of Declan Gavin. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted
When:
- December 20 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 25, 2001 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-10-22 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: the manslaughter of Declan Gavin (Proven)
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Rattigan's plea was accepted by the State and he remains in custody as he awaits a sentence hearing on December 20, when Mr Gavin's family will have a chance to tell the court of the impact his death has had on them.
Places mentioned
- Crumlin Road
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