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Bray Boxing Club murder trial to continue on over schedule
Summary
The Central Criminal Court heard that the murder trial of Gerard Cervi, 34, accused of killing Bobby Messett, 50, at Bray Boxing Club on 5 June 2018, will continue beyond its original schedule. Cervi, who also denies attempted murders of trainer Pete Taylor and Ian Britton, pleaded not guilty. The trial, which began on 28 June with a jury of 12, was expected to last eight weeks but was extended. Judge Michael White considered whether the jury could remain for the full duration and suggested a new end date of 17 September, with 24 September as a final contingency. Two jurors were excused due to work commitments, and one had to cancel a holiday to stay on the panel. The court will resume legal arguments on 16 August, with the jury scheduled to return at 10:30 a.m. The case remains ongoing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Bray Boxing Club murder trial to continue on over schedule. Charges or matters: murdering Bobby Messett (50) at Bray Boxing Club, Bray Harbour, Co Wicklow, during an early morning fitness session on June 5, 2018. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- June 5, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 28 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 17 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 24 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 16 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-08-04 Publication
Why: The jury foreperson asked the judge, on behalf of another juror who had to cancel a holiday in order to remain on the panel, if reimbursement could be assisted by the court. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Bobby Messett (50) at Bray Boxing Club, Bray Harbour, Co Wicklow, during an early morning fitness session on June 5, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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