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Jury sworn in for Kildare murder trial
Summary
A jury was sworn in at the Central Criminal Court for the trial of Seamus Morgan, 49, who is accused of murdering Laurence Keane, 56, on 19 July 2013 in Athy. Mr Morgan pleaded not guilty. Judge Patrick McCarthy informed the jury of three men and nine women that the trial would last about two weeks and would begin at 2 pm before Judge Robert Eager.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury sworn in for Kildare murder trial. Charges or matters: murdering Laurence Keane (56) on July 19, 2013; murdering Mr Keane. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 19, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-01-11 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Laurence Keane (56) on July 19, 2013; murdering Mr Keane (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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