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Jury sworn-in for trial of man who denies murder of 65-year-old Kildare man
Summary
A jury was sworn in for the trial of Brian Ibe, 23, who pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to the murder of 65‑year‑old Peter Kennedy in Newbridge, County Kildare, between 28 April and 12 May 2020. Ibe also pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to an assault charge against Garda Brendan O'Donnell at Newbridge Garda Station on 29 April 2020. The trial, expected to last up to two weeks, will commence tomorrow before Mr Justice Paul Burns with a jury of seven women and five men.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury sworn-in for trial of man who denies murder of 65-year-old Kildare man. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- April 28, 2020 Incident
- May 12, 2020 Incident
- April 29, 2020 Incident
- 2024-07-22 Publication
Case subjects
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Brendan O'Donnell at Newbridge Garda Station
- Newbridge
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