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Jury discharged in trial of man accused of murdering Adil Essalhi
Summary
A jury was discharged from the trial of Michael Kinsella, a 22‑year‑old from Tallaght, who was accused of unlawfully murdering Adil Essalhi in Tyrrelstown on 6 January 2011. Kinsella pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in the Central Criminal Court. The jury, composed of five men and seven women, was sworn in to hear the case but was dismissed by Justice Isobel Kennedy, who excused them from service for five years. A new jury will be empanelled on Monday morning.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury discharged in trial of man accused of murdering Adil Essalhi. Charges or matters: the unlawful murder of Mr Essalhi at Tyrrelstown, Dublin on January 6 2011. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 6 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-11-19 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the unlawful murder of Mr Essalhi at Tyrrelstown, Dublin on January 6 2011 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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