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Jury to continue deliberating in alleged gunman's murder trial

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court case, Cailean Crawford, aged 28, pleaded not guilty to the murder of Thomas McCarthy, who was shot seven times at his mother's home on 27 July 2020. The State alleges a conspiracy to kill McCarthy, with Crawford as the gunman, citing CCTV footage of a blue Ford Fiesta and the use of a van and phone. Crawford's defence argues he was merely involved in drug dealing and that he loaned his van and phone to Charles McClean, who allegedly used them for drug transport. Crawford testified that he was "blamed" as the centre point of a murder he did not commit. Judge Tony Hunt emphasized that the prosecution's case hinges on who had the van and phone after 9 a.m. The jury, consisting of six men and six women, has deliberated for over six hours and will continue tomorrow.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury to continue deliberating in alleged gunman's murder trial. Charges or matters: the murder of Thomas McCarthy on July 27, 2020 at Croftwood Park, Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 27, 2020 Other
• 2024-12-02 Publication

Why: If it's reasonably possible then you must acquit him because there's a reasonable doubt in the prosecution case. Prosecution account reported by CNI

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Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report