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Juror discharged in trial of retired army private accused of murdering prostitute

Date
2015-07-28
Stage
Trial
Primary locality
Athlone
County
Westmeath

Summary

In the ongoing trial at the Central Criminal Court, a juror was discharged after a review by Justice Margaret Heneghan. The case concerns retired army private Jimmy Devaney, aged 67, who has pleaded not guilty to the murder of prostitute Marie Greene in Westmeath on 13 February 2011. The jury, originally composed of six men and six women, confirmed they had not discussed the case with each other or any third parties. Following the discharge, the trial proceeds with the remaining six women and five men, who will deliver closing speeches this afternoon.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Juror discharged in trial of retired army private accused of murdering prostitute. Charges or matters: murdering Marie Greene in Westmeath on February 13, 2011. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Jimmy Devaney

Accused

Charges: murdering Marie Greene in Westmeath on February 13, 2011 (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Residence
Court Venue
  • Central Criminal Court

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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