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Trial of Lithuanian man accused of Laois murder put back for new date
Summary
The trial of Deivydas Zigelis, a 37‑year‑old Lithuanian, charged with murdering a 26‑year‑old Latvian in County Laois, was postponed. Zigelis was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court, pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter of Alexander Karpov. The prosecution confirmed a jury would still be required. Judge Patrick McCarthy said the case will be rescheduled for a future hearing.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial of Lithuanian man accused of Laois murder put back for new date. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Alexander Karpov in Portarlington on February 15th, 2014. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 15th, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-07-23 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Alexander Karpov in Portarlington on February 15th, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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