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Jury deliberating in Azzam Raguragui murder trial
Summary
In the Central Criminal Court, Mr Justice Paul McDermott instructed a jury of six men and six women to decide whether a 17‑year‑old accused of killing 18‑year‑old Azzam Raguragui in a Dublin park on 10 May 2019 was guilty of murder or manslaughter. The accused, who has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter, claims he acted in self‑defence during a melee that erupted over a stolen bike. The judge explained that the key question is whether the accused honestly believed the force he used was necessary. If he truly believed he was defending himself but used more force than a reasonable person would consider necessary, the verdict should be manslaughter. If the prosecution can exclude that belief, the verdict should be murder. The jury will return tomorrow to continue deliberations.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury deliberating in Azzam Raguragui murder trial. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Azzam Raguragui (18) at Finsbury Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14 on May 10, 2019. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 10, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-09-15 Publication
Why: The accused, who cannot be identified because he is a minor, has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Azzam Raguragui (18) at Finsbury Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14 on May 10, 2019. CNI source report
Case subjects
Applicant
Accused
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Azzam Raguragui (18) at Finsbury Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14 on May 10, 2019 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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