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Jury in trial of man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend's partner told they can return majority verdict
Summary
In the Central Criminal Court, the jury heard the case of James Connors, 29, accused of murdering his ex‑girlfriend's partner, Jason Ryan, 27, at Hollyville Heights on 25 January 2012. Connors pleaded not guilty. After five hours of deliberation, Justice Margaret Heneghan informed the jury that they could return a majority verdict of ten to two or eleven to one. She explained that the verdict could be not guilty, not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter, or guilty of murder. The jury finished deliberations at 4 pm Monday and will resume on Tuesday morning.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury in trial of man accused of murdering his ex-girlfriend's partner told they can return majority verdict. 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
- 2015-12-14 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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