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Prosecution expected to close case in hotel explosives trial
Summary
The Special Criminal Court is hearing a case against Samuel Devlin, 55, who is accused of unlawfully possessing the explosive substance PETN at Finnstown House Hotel, Lucan, Co. Dublin. Devlin pleaded not guilty to the charge. Prosecutors argue that he booked the hotel under the false name Joe Murphy and that an explosive substance was found in the chalet he occupied. Detective Garda Ronan Judge presented a key card signed by J Murphy, showing the stay from 31 March to 30 April 2014. The prosecution is expected to close its case tomorrow, after the trial was adjourned to that day.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Prosecution expected to close case in hotel explosives trial. Charges or matters: the unlawful possession of the explosive substance (PETN) at the same address on May 11, 2014. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 11, 2014 Incident
- March 31st, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 30th, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 13th, 2014 Adjournment
- 2016-02-16 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the unlawful possession of the explosive substance (PETN) at the same address on May 11, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: The trial, expected to finish on Thursday, has been adjourned until tomorrow morning, when the prosecution is expected to conclude its case.
Defendant
Charges: the unlawful possession of the explosive substance (PETN) at the same address on May 11, 2014 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: The trial, expected to finish on Thursday, has been adjourned until tomorrow morning, when the prosecution is expected to conclude its case.
Places mentioned
- Finnstown House
- Special Criminal Court
- in charge of Ronanstown Garda Station
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