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Jury to continue deliberating in Tallaght murder trial

Summary

In the Tallaght murder trial, a jury of twelve is deliberating a second day over the case of John Titiloye, aged 28, accused of killing his 25‑year‑old friend Ademola Giwa after a dispute about a stolen scooter. The defence, led by Brendan Grehan SC, argues Titiloye acted in a primal state to protect his father, who was injured during the altercation, and seeks an acquittal or a manslaughter verdict on the basis of self‑defence or provocation. The prosecution, represented by John Byrne SC, maintains that Titiloye produced a knife and stabbed Giwa in the neck, causing a fatal wound. Judge Paul McDermott instructed the jury to consider three possible verdicts: guilty of murder, not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter, or not guilty. The jury will reconvene tomorrow morning at 10.30 a.m. to continue their deliberations.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury to continue deliberating in Tallaght murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering Ademola "Dizzy" Giwa (25) in the Mac Uilliam Road area in Tallaght on August 10 2021. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 10 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
• August 9 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2023-05-23 Publication

Why: Mr Justice McDermott said there were three pathways to the verdict of not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter because of absence of intent, the partial defence of self defence or the partial defence of provocation. Defence account reported by CNI

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Read the original CNI report