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Dundon's murder conviction appeal to be heard 'come what may'
Summary
Over fifteen years after the mistaken‑identity murder of rugby player Shane Geoghegan, John Dundon, who ordered the hit, has been assigned a new legal team and will have his appeal against his 2013 murder conviction heard on 22 April 2024. Dundon had previously dismissed his lawyers, claiming they had failed to raise a new ground of appeal that he said had been identified recently. The Court of Appeal granted the withdrawal of his former counsel and allowed solicitor Phelim O'Neill, of Morgan Shelley, to take over. Dundon was also granted free legal aid for the new team. The judges set a strict timetable: motions for new grounds and affidavits must be filed a week before the hearing, and any documents to the State must be served in time for the State to respond. The appeal will proceed on 22 April, "come what may," with no further adjournments expected unless exceptional circumstances arise.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Dundon's murder conviction appeal to be heard 'come what may'. Charges or matters: the murder of Mr Geoghegan. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Convicted
When:
- April 22 Hearing Or Sentence
- June 2013 Adjournment
- July 2, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 9, 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 16, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2024-04-08 Publication
Case subjects
Appellant
Charges: the murder of Mr Geoghegan (Proven)
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; He is serving a life sentence.; Both the Special Criminal Court and the High Court had previously rejected Dundon's bids to have his 2013 murder trial adjourned.
Places mentioned
- Court of Appeal
- Special Criminal Court
- High Court
- Supreme Court
- Central Criminal Court
- Hyde Road
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