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Judge refuses to allow man withdraw guilty to murder plea

Summary

In a case heard at Cambridge Court, Ringsend, a 28‑year‑old man named Kenneth Cummins was charged with the murder of a 63‑year‑old man who had been beaten to death. Cummins had initially pleaded not guilty but later changed his plea to guilty. His sister, Sabrina Cummins, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder a week after the plea change. Cummins applied to withdraw his guilty plea, arguing that the plea had been taken at an inappropriate time and that he had been under panic attacks and stress. The judge, Mr Justice Hunt, rejected the application, stating that he would give detailed reasons at a later hearing. Cummins remains in custody until his sentencing on 12 May. The case remains at the pleading stage, with no verdict yet reached.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Judge refuses to allow man withdraw guilty to murder plea. Charges or matters: murder. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• January 6, 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
• March 16 Other
• November 11 Other
• May 12 Adjournment
• 2016-04-25 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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