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Brother denies putting black market tablets in murder accused's mouth
Summary
During the second day of the trial at the Central Criminal Court, Gerard Lambe, the brother of David Fortune, denied that he had put black‑market diazepam tablets into his half‑brother's mouth earlier that day. Gerard was cross‑examined by the defence counsel. The case concerns the murder of David's father, Gerard Fortune, who was stabbed in the neck on 19 August 2018 after watching the All‑Ireland final. David Fortune, aged 33, has pleaded not guilty to the murder. The court heard that David had been taking a number of tablets, cocaine and beer, and that he was experiencing hallucinations and paranoia. Gerard stated that he had no prescription for the tablets and that they were not genuine diazepam. He also said he had not forced David to take the tablets or any other drugs. The trial continues.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Brother denies putting black market tablets in murder accused's mouth. Charges or matters: his murder at that address. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 19th August Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-11-18 Publication
Case subjects
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- St James' Hospital
Topics
Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime
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