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Jury sworn-in for trial of man who denies Mountjoy murder

Summary

A jury of nine men and three women was sworn in today for the trial of a 40‑year‑old man, David Dunne, who denies murdering Robert O'Connor, 34, at Mountjoy Prison on 29 July 2022. Dunne pleaded not guilty and was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court. The trial will commence tomorrow before Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring and is expected to last two weeks.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury sworn-in for trial of man who denies Mountjoy murder. Charges or matters: the murder of Robert O'Connor (34) on the 29th of July 2022 at Mountjoy Prison, North Circular Road, Dublin 7. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 2022 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2024-11-18 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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