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Garda Adrian Donohoe murder trial further delayed
Summary
The trial of Aaron Brady, 27, accused of murdering Garda Adrian Donohoe in 2013, was postponed until January 2020 for logistical reasons. Brady, who lives on New Road, Crossmaglen, was due to begin on Monday but a defence application delayed the start. The judge, Mr Justice Michael White, said a jury could not be sworn in as planned and a new trial date would be set. He also announced that the court would actively address outstanding issues and arrange for an enlarged 15‑person jury. The pre‑trial hearing will continue, and the court aims to resolve all matters before the new start date. The trial was originally scheduled for October 8 and then November 11, each postponed to handle pre‑trial matters.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Garda Adrian Donohoe murder trial further delayed. Charges or matters: the murder of a member of An Garda Siochana, Detective Garda Adrian Donohue, in the course of his duty, at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, Co Louth on January 25, 2013. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 25, 2013 Other
- January 13, 2020 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 8 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 11 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2019-11-13 Publication
Why: However, the judge said the court will "engage actively" with the matter between now and January, in order to deal with all outstanding issues. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of a member of An Garda Siochana, Detective Garda Adrian Donohue, in the course of his duty, at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, Co Louth on January 25, 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: The trial of the man accused of murdering Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, which was due to begin on Monday, has been put back until January for "logistical reasons" following a series of pre-trial hearings at the Central Criminal Court.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- New Road
- Crossmaglen
- Armagh
- Lordship Credit Union
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