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Trial delayed because vital garda witness went to Spain, court hears
Summary
The trial of Leroy Roche, accused of making threats to kill, was postponed at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court because a key Garda witness had departed for Spain. The prosecution and defence were prepared to proceed, but the Director of Public Prosecutions informed Judge Patricia Ryan that the witness had left the jurisdiction the previous night. Judge Ryan questioned Detective Garda Daniel Tracy, who explained that the Garda had flown to Spain to attend a show and would return the following week. The court adjourned the case to Friday, 23 October, requiring the absent Garda to appear and explain his absence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial delayed because vital garda witness went to Spain, court hears. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- Friday October 23rd Adjournment
- 2015-10-15 Publication
Why: By Declan Conlon The trial of a man accused of making threats to kill has been delayed because a vital garda witness has gone to Spain. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Outcome: Judge Ryan adjourned the case until Friday October 23rd and asked that the missing garda be present to explain his movements on that date.
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