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Hungarian native to stand trial for murder of 20-year-old Kildare man
Summary
A 44‑year‑old Hungarian man, Zoltan Almasi, pleaded not guilty to the murder of 20‑year‑old Joseph Dunne, who was killed at Almasi's Harbour View, Naas address on 16 May 2014. The plea was entered at the Central Criminal Court. Judge Patrick McCarthy informed the jury that the trial could not commence until Wednesday and would be presided over by Ms Justice Margaret Heneghan. He added that the case should be concluded by the end of the following week, though the jury might be required for the first few days of the week after that.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Hungarian native to stand trial for murder of 20-year-old Kildare man. Charges or matters: murdering Joseph Dunne at the same address on May 16, 2014; murdering Mr Dunne. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- May 16, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-02-22 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Joseph Dunne at the same address on May 16, 2014; murdering Mr Dunne (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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