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Lithuanian man to stand trial in 2016 accused of Laois murder
Summary
A Lithuanian man, Deivydas Zigelis, aged 37, will stand trial in 2016 for the murder of a 26‑year‑old Latvian man in County Laois. Zigelis, who lives on Spa Street, Portarlington, was arraigned at the Central Criminal Court and pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter of Alexander Karpov on 15 February 2014. The prosecution's counsel confirmed that a jury would still be required. A jury of seven men and five women was sworn in, but the trial was postponed to the next list, with a new date set for 28 November 2016.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Lithuanian man to stand trial in 2016 accused of Laois murder. 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
- November 28th 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-07-27 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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