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Murder trial jury told to forget what they 'may think about Conor McGregor'
Summary
During a murder trial in the Central Criminal Court, jurors were instructed to disregard any personal impressions of Conor McGregor after the accused, Maurice Boland, claimed he had struck a 26‑year‑old man "like the mixed martial arts star" during an altercation. Boland, aged 37, pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter in the death of Cian Gallagher, who died eight days after being punched on November 2‑3, 2022. The State's case, presented by Bernard Condon SC, outlined that Gallagher was walking home from a night of drinking when Boland, who had been drinking earlier that evening, approached and punched him. CCTV footage would show the encounter, including the punch that caused fatal injuries. Condon urged the jury to focus on Boland's intent and the manner of the strike, rather than the comparison to McGregor, and to weigh any such remarks at their discretion.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder trial jury told to forget what they 'may think about Conor McGregor'. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Cian Gallagher at Barrack Street in the town on November 10, 2022. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- November 10, 2022 Incident
- Wednesday November 2 Incident
- November 3 Incident
- November 10 Other
- 2024-11-27 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Cian Gallagher at Barrack Street in the town on November 10, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
Applicant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Cian Gallagher at Barrack Street in the town on November 10, 2022 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Barrack Street
- The Central Criminal Court
- The Red House
Topics
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