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Jury to resume deliberating in trial of man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend's partner
Summary
The Central Criminal Court jury has begun deliberations on the case of James Connors, 29, who is accused of murdering Jason Ryan, 27, on 25 January 2012. Connors pleaded not guilty. Justice Margaret Heneghan explained that the jury may return a verdict of not guilty, not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter, or guilty of murder, depending on whether they find Connors acted in self‑defence with reasonable or unreasonable force, or intended to kill. The jury spent two hours and 40 minutes deliberating and will report on Monday.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury to resume deliberating in trial of man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend's partner. Charges or matters: the murder of Jason Ryan (27) at Hollyville Heights on January 25, 2012. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 25, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-12-11 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: the murder of Jason Ryan (27) at Hollyville Heights on January 25, 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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