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Kildare murder trial jury told they can return majority verdict
Summary
The jury in the trial of Hungarian national Zoltan Almasi, 44, accused of murdering 20‑year‑old Joseph Dunne at their shared address in Harbour View, Naas, Co. Kildare, will continue deliberations. Almasi pleaded not guilty two weeks ago. The jury began deliberations at 12:44 am, spent five hours and 55 minutes, and after four hours and 48 minutes the judge offered the option of a majority verdict. At 4 pm the foreman reported that at least ten jurors had not agreed on a verdict and requested more time. Deliberations will resume at 11 am tomorrow.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Kildare murder trial jury told they can return majority verdict. 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
- 2016-03-08 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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