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Man pleads not guilty to Tipperary murder
Summary
A 46‑year‑old Tipperary man, John Hannigan of River House, New Quay in Clonmel, pleaded not guilty to two charges: the murder of Anthony Fallon (46) on 18 January 2012 in Clonmel and an assault on Fallon at a flat on Abbey Street on the same day. He was arraigned before the Central Criminal Court in Dublin, where he was dressed in a grey sweater and black shirt. Mr Justice Paul Carney swore in a jury of eight men and four women, and the trial is set to begin on Tuesday and is expected to last two weeks.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man pleads not guilty to Tipperary murder. Charges or matters: murdering Anthony Fallon (46) in Clonmel on January 18, 2012; both charges. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 18, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-02-17 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Anthony Fallon (46) in Clonmel on January 18, 2012; both charges (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- River House
- Abbey Street
- Central Criminal Court
Topics
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