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Jury in 'Conor McGregor knockout' murder trial given majority verdict option

Summary

In the trial of Maurice 'Mossie' Boland, a 36‑year‑old from Waterford, the jury of eight men and four women was given the option of a majority verdict after deliberating for nearly seven hours. Boland pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter of 26‑year‑old Cian Gallagher, who died on 10 November 2022 after a fall that caused a traumatic brain injury. The prosecution alleged Boland punched Gallagher, who was drinking, and that the blow caused the fatal fall. The defence argued the fall, not the punch, caused the injury, citing the pathologist's testimony. The jury was instructed that a murder verdict requires proof beyond reasonable doubt of intent to kill or cause serious injury; otherwise a manslaughter verdict is appropriate. Boland claimed he was defending himself and that the incident happened quickly. The case remains at the deliberation stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury in 'Conor McGregor knockout' murder trial given majority verdict option. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Cian Gallagher (26) at Barrack St in Tallow on November 10, 2022. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• November 10, 2022 Adjournment
• November 2 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-04-18 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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