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Legal argument in trial of Georgian man accused of murder
Summary
The jury in the murder trial of 33‑year‑old Georgian Badri Khvedelidze was sent home on Wednesday while the court considers legal arguments. Khvedelidze, formerly of Westward Court, Tralee, has pleaded not guilty to the 2005 murder of compatriot George Tkeshelashvili. The jury will return on Friday to hear further evidence, as Justice Isobel Kennedy explained that the delays are common and the matters to be discussed are legal in nature and for the judge's consideration.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Legal argument in trial of Georgian man accused of murder. Charges or matters: murdering compatriot George Tkeshelashvili in Tralee in October 2005. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 2005 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-10-28 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering compatriot George Tkeshelashvili in Tralee in October 2005 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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