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Man (24) who admits killing but denies murder to go on trial

Summary

A 24‑year‑old man, Valeriu Melnic, will be tried for the killing of Ion Daghi, 39, in Kildare on 12 May 2024. Melnic admits he killed Daghi but denies murder, pleading not guilty to murder and guilty to manslaughter. The Director of Public Prosecutions rejected the plea, and Mr Justice David Keane has sworn a jury of eight men and four women to hear the case. The trial will start tomorrow afternoon and is expected to continue until the end of next week.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man (24) who admits killing but denies murder to go on trial. Charges or matters: murdering Ion Daghi (39) at The Close, Sallins Park, Sallins in Co Kildare on May 12, 2024; murder but guilty to Mr Daghi's manslaughter. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 12, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2025-07-07 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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