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Jury to begin deliberating in trial of man accused of murdering former rugby captain
Summary
The trial of 32‑year‑old Gary Walsh, charged with murdering former Dublin rugby club captain Cathal Sweeney, has progressed to the jury's deliberations. Walsh, who lives in Ravensdale Park, Kimmage, pleaded not guilty to the murder charge but had earlier pleaded guilty to manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court; that plea was not accepted by the State. Judge Patrick McCarthy instructed the jury of eight men and four women that the prosecution must prove every element of the murder charge beyond a reasonable doubt, and that the accused has the right not to give evidence. He explained that a murder conviction requires proof that the accused unlawfully killed the victim with intent to kill or cause serious harm. The judge urged the jury to remain impartial and to adopt any doubt in favour of the accused. Deliberations will begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow morning.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury to begin deliberating in trial of man accused of murdering former rugby captain. Charges or matters: the murder of Cathal Sweeney at a house in Terenure on February 8 2014; the manslaughter of Mr Sweeney at the Central Criminal Court last week but this plea was not accepted by the State. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 8 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-10-14 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Cathal Sweeney at a house in Terenure on February 8 2014; the manslaughter of Mr Sweeney at the Central Criminal Court last week but this plea was not accepted by the State (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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