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Hungarian man goes on trial for third time over 2014 killing
Summary
A 49‑year‑old Hungarian man, Zoltan Almasi, will be tried again for the murder of Joseph Dunne, a 20‑year‑old man, in Harbour View, Naas, on 16 May 2014. Almasi, who lives at Harbour View, was arraigned at the Central Criminal Court and pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. The jury, composed of seven men and four women, has been informed that this is the third trial in the case. The trial is scheduled to last four weeks and will commence on Wednesday afternoon.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Hungarian man goes on trial for third time over 2014 killing. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of the 20-year-old man at Harbour View on May 16 2014. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 16 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-05-24 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of the 20-year-old man at Harbour View on May 16 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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