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State seeks to have claim of malicious prosecution dismissed
Summary
The Garda Commissioner and the State have asked the High Court to dismiss a claim of malicious prosecution brought by Dublin man James Walsh. Walsh alleges that he was the victim of a malicious prosecution arising from his 2007 trial for allegedly threatening to kill and to cause serious harm to journalist Paul Williams. He was acquitted by a jury in 2007. Walsh has sued the Garda Commissioner, Ireland and the Attorney General. The State and Garda argue that Walsh's civil action has suffered from inordinate delay and want of prosecution, and that he failed to advance his case expediently. They note that Walsh's statement of claim was served in October 2009, two years after his acquittal, and that he had not attended court on two occasions, resulting in his notice of trial being struck out.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: State seeks to have claim of malicious prosecution dismissed. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Acquitted
When:
- October 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
- July 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-02-11 Publication
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Finding: Acquitted
Outcome: Acquitted
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