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Jury deliberating in Bray Boxing Club murder trial

Summary

A jury of twelve, split evenly between men and women, is deliberating on the verdicts for Gerard Cervi, a 36‑year‑old from Dublin, who is accused of murdering Robert 'Bobby' Messett and attempting to murder coach Pete Taylor and Ian Britton at Bray Boxing Club on 5 June 2018. The jury has spent 1 hour 47 minutes on the first day of deliberations, having been called out at 2.13 pm. Justice Karen O'Connor addressed the jurors at 4 pm, urging them to pause for the evening and return tomorrow at 10.30 am to resume, and warned them not to discuss the case or use social media. She reminded them that they must consider each charge separately and that a unanimous verdict is required. The trial has heard CCTV evidence, DNA and fingerprints linking Cervi to a van used in the shooting, and the defence has alleged possible investigative misconduct. Cervi has pleaded not guilty to all counts.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury deliberating in Bray Boxing Club murder trial. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• June 5, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2023-11-22 Publication

Why: Mr Hartnett told the jury of six men and six women that his client had no motive for the attack, no background in crime and there was not an "iota" of evidence to identify him as the gunman. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report