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Attempted murder trial transferred to non-jury court
Summary
The State applied to transfer the trial of Jason O'Connor, 45, accused of attempting to murder Charlie Cooper on 5 December 2016 at Parslickstown Green, Mulhuddart, to the Special Criminal Court. O'Connor also faces charges for possessing a 9mm firearm and 12 rounds of ammunition with intent to endanger life at the same place and time. At a non‑jury court hearing, State solicitor Michael O'Donovan secured a successful ex‑parte application, and Judge Caroline Biggs granted the transfer, adjourned the case to 7 February, and the trial will now be heard by a three‑judge Special Criminal Court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Attempted murder trial transferred to non-jury court. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 5, 2016 Incident
- February 7 Adjournment
- 2024-01-31 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Outcome: Mr O'Connor was not required and did not attend the brief hearing before presiding judge Ms Justice Caroline Biggs, who granted the application and adjourned the matter to February 7.
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