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Jurors must consider 'stomping' murder accused's intent, trial hears
Summary
Tomas Cypas pleaded not guilty to murdering Juris Kokenbergs at Old Bridge Park, Lucan, Co Dublin. The prosecution case is that Kokenbergs died from stomping on the head. Cypas admits hitting Kokenbergs over the weekend, while the jury must decide his intent; the trial continues before Mr Justice Paul McDermott.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jurors must consider 'stomping' murder accused's intent, trial hears. Charges or matters: murdering Juris Kokenbergs (49) at Old Bridge Park, Lucan, Co Dublin on October 28, 2024. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 28, 2024 Hearing Or Sentence
- Saturday October 26 Other
- October 26 Incident
- October 27 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2026-02-25 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Juris Kokenbergs (49) at Old Bridge Park, Lucan, Co Dublin on October 28, 2024 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Old Bridge Park
- Central Criminal Court
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