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Murder trial jury to go into its fourth day of deliberations

Summary

The jury in the murder trial of Hungarian national Zoltan Almasi, aged 44, continues its deliberations. Almasi, who lives at Harbour View, Naas, Co. Kildare, is charged with the murder of 20‑year‑old Joseph Dunne at the same address on 16 May 2014. He pleaded not guilty two weeks ago at the Central Criminal Court. The jury retired to deliberate on Monday at 12.44 am and has spent 9 hours 19 minutes so far. After 4 hours 48 minutes of deliberation yesterday, Justice Margaret Heneghan offered the option of a majority verdict. Today, after 8 hours 56 minutes, the foreman asked for a definition of a "terminal collapse." Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis testified that a deep abrasion on Dunne's right knee was typical of a person collapsing onto a rough surface. At 4 pm the foreman reported that at least ten jurors had not agreed on a verdict and requested more time.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder trial jury to go into its fourth day of deliberations. 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
• 2016-03-09 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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