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Judge thanks jury for serving on "long and difficult" Elaine O'Hara murder trial

Summary

The trial of 42‑year‑old Graham Dwyer, charged with the murder of 37‑year‑old Elaine O'Hara on 22 August 2012, was adjourned to Thursday. Dwyer was arraigned at the Central Criminal Court and pleaded not guilty. A jury of five women and seven men was sworn in for an eight‑week trial that was set to begin that morning. Judge Anthony Hunt announced the delay, apologised, and thanked the jurors for their service on a long and difficult case. He noted that the jurors would not receive payment, unlike other participants, and that they should not discuss the case with anyone, including family. He also warned that media coverage might be biased and that the jury's role as judges of fact was paramount. The prosecution was scheduled to give an opening statement on Thursday.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Judge thanks jury for serving on "long and difficult" Elaine O'Hara murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering the 37-year-old Dubliner on August 22nd, 2012; murdering Ms O'Hara on that date at Kilakee, Rathfarnham. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 22nd, 2012 Adjournment
• 2015-01-20 Publication

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