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Man goes on trial accused of murdering woman in Kilkenny
Summary
A 32‑year‑old man, Renars Veigulis of Old Bridge Street, Freshford, is set to go on trial in the Central Criminal Court for the murder of 29‑year‑old Rita Apine on or about 14 May 2017. He pleaded not guilty. A jury of five women and seven men has been empanelled. The trial is expected to last three weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man goes on trial accused of murdering woman in Kilkenny. Charges or matters: murdering the 29-year-old on or about 14th May 2017 and a jury of five women and seven men was empanelled. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 14th May 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2018-11-12 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering the 29-year-old on or about 14th May 2017 and a jury of five women and seven men was empanelled (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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