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Murder accused admits to manslaughter

Summary

A 25-year-old man, Jakub Rybar from Dublin 16, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Central Criminal Court. He was originally charged with the murder of Michael McCann in Dublin on or about July 2, 2025. Seoirse Ó Dúnlaing SC, representing the Director of Public Prosecutions, informed the court that Rybar could be arraigned on a second count for the offence of manslaughter. The trial date of October 26 was vacated by the judge. Michael Lynn SC and Carol Doherty BL, defending Rybar, requested a sentence hearing date around December 1 to obtain a psychological report. Ó Dúnlaing mentioned he would make an application regarding the first count in due course. Mr Justice Hunt adjourned the matter until December 7 and ordered the preparation of a victim impact report. Rybar was remanded in custody until that date.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused admits to manslaughter. Charges or matters: manslaughter. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• July 2, 2025 Incident
• October 26 Incident
• December 1 Adjournment
• December 7 Adjournment
• 2026-07-27 Publication

Why: Michael Lynn SC alongside Carol Doherty BL, defending, asked for a sentence hearing date around December 1 in order to get a psychological report. Defence account reported by CNI

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report