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Ashling Murphy murder trial expected to begin in two weeks

Summary

The Central Criminal Court will hear the murder trial of 32‑year‑old Jozef Puska, accused of killing 23‑year‑old schoolteacher Ashling Murphy on 12 January 2022 in Cappincur, Tullamore. Puska, who lives at Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, is represented by Michael Bowman SC. The judge, Mr Justice Tony Hunt, will preside. Once the jury is empaneled, the trial is expected to last about four weeks. Murphy, a recent graduate of Mary Immaculate College, was jogging beside the Grand Canal when she was allegedly fatally assaulted.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Ashling Murphy murder trial expected to begin in two weeks. Charges or matters: murdering 23-year-old schoolteacher Ashling Murphy, is expected to begin before a jury at the Central Criminal Court in two weeks time; murdering Ms Murphy at Cappincur, Tullamore, Co Offaly on January 12, 2022. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 12, 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2023-10-02 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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