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Bray Boxing Club murder trial jury asked to sit over schedule for second time
Summary
The trial of Gerard Cervi, accused of shooting Bobby Messett to death at Bray Boxing Club, has been extended. Initially expected to last eight weeks, the trial was pushed back to September, causing two jurors to withdraw. On the ninth week, Judge Michael White asked the remaining ten jurors if they could continue until a new date of 22 October. Nine agreed, while one pending decision. The judge emphasized that no juror would be forced to stay and would be informed of any consequences if they could not continue. He thanked the jurors for their service and apologized for underestimating the trial's duration. Cervi, 34, from Dublin 3, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Messett, 50, and denies attempted murders of trainer Peter Taylor and Ian Britton on the same day and place.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Bray Boxing Club murder trial jury asked to sit over schedule for second time. Charges or matters: murdering Bobby Messett (50) at Bray Boxing Club, Bray Harbour, Bray, Co Wicklow on June 5, 2018. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 22 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 29 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 5, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2021-08-23 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Bobby Messett (50) at Bray Boxing Club, Bray Harbour, Bray, Co Wicklow on June 5, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Two jurors were unable to continue when the end-date was put back to September and today, the start of the ninth week of the trial, Mr Justice Michael White at the Central Criminal Court asked the remaining seven women and three men if they could sit until a new date of October 22.
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