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Urantsetseg Tserendorj: what the jury didn't hear

Summary

In the retrial of a teenage boy convicted of murdering Urantsetseg Tserendorj, Mr Justice Tony Hunt allowed evidence from a prior attempted robbery to be presented to the jury. The evidence, excluded in the original trial by Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring, involved the teenager's interaction with Tayo Odelade, who was attacked after a robbery attempt. The judge deemed the testimony relevant to the accused's intention and behaviour, noting its proximity in time and distance to the fatal incident. The court also discussed pathology findings from Dr Heidi Okkers, who described the stab wound and surgical intervention, and addressed cross‑examination questions about wound depth. The judge upheld the admissibility of the evidence, stating it was not speculative and was pertinent to establishing the accused's intent. No new verdict or sentencing was announced in this article. The unnamed accused pleaded guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Urantsetseg Tserendorj: what the jury didn't hear. Charges or matters: attempted robbery. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 20 Other
• 2022-11-11 Publication

Why: He was behind her and she was looking back at him because she didn't feel safe and felt he could harm her, the jury of six men and six women heard. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Theft

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