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Capital murder trial may have to shorten hearings over new Covid-19 advice
Summary
The trial of Aaron Brady, charged with the capital murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, may have to shorten its daily hearings because of new Covid‑19 health advice. Judge Michael White told the jury that hearings could be limited due to the pandemic and would update them the following day. The change follows advice from microbiologist Professor Martin Cormican, who warned that anyone present at a hearing lasting two hours or more could be considered a Covid contact if they develop the virus within two days, requiring 14 days of self‑isolation. The courts service has requested urgent further advice on the matter. Brady, 29, pleaded not guilty to the murder and to a robbery of about €7,000 at the Lordship Credit Union on 25 January 2013. The trial continues.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Capital murder trial may have to shorten hearings over new Covid-19 advice. Charges or matters: the capital murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, may have to shorten its daily hearings in line with new health advice issued to the Oireachtas; the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe who was then a member of An Garda Siochana on active duty, on January 25, 2013 at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, Co Louth; a charge of robbing approximately €7,000 in cash and assorted cheques from Mr Pat Bellew on the same date and at the same location. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 25, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-05-20 Publication
Why: Mr Justice Michael White today told the trial jury of six men and seven women that hearings may have to be limited because of Covid-19. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the capital murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, may have to shorten its daily hearings in line with new health advice issued to the Oireachtas; the murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe who was then a member of An Garda Siochana on active duty, on January 25, 2013 at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, Co Louth; a charge of robbing approximately €7,000 in cash and assorted cheques from Mr Pat Bellew on the same date and at the same location (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Trial Theft Violent Crime
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