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Manslaughter sentencing further adjourned

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court hearing on 3 May 2016, Justice Deirdre Murphy adjourned sentencing for Michael Kinsella, 24, who admitted his part in the 2011 stabbing that killed 29‑year‑old Adil Essalhi. Kinsella pleaded guilty to manslaughter in December 2015. The court reviewed details of the incident: Kinsella and his uncle, Wayne Kinsella, took Essalhi from a party to a field in Tallaght where the fatal attack occurred. Wayne Kinsella, already convicted of murder for the same death, was described by defence counsel as a "dominant" force that Kinsella feared. Prosecutor Kerida Naidoo confirmed that Kinsella admitted his role, including bringing a weapon, using it, and later attempting to set Essalhi's body on fire. The State accepted the guilty plea on the basis of these admissions, and Justice Murphy agreed the case constituted an "assault to manslaughter" verdict. Sentencing was postponed until 31 May 2016.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Manslaughter sentencing further adjourned. Procedural stage: finding. Findings: Convicted

When:

• January 6, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• May 31 Adjournment
• 2016-05-03 Publication

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Stage Finding Violent Crime

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