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Bog Lane murder trial jury told they can return majority verdict
Summary
In the trial of Ross Allen, a 25‑year‑old from Carrickmines, the jury was informed that a majority verdict could be accepted if unanimity could not be reached. Justice Patrick McCarthy instructed the panel of five women and six men that a ten‑to‑one majority would suffice. The jury had deliberated for five hours and 35 minutes before requesting to return the next day. One juror had been discharged earlier due to bereavement. The judge outlined that the verdict could be guilty of murder, not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter, or not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Bog Lane murder trial jury told they can return majority verdict. Charges or matters: the murder of 47-year-old Christy Daly at Bog Lane, Kilbride, Clara, Co Offaly on December 29, 2013. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 29, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-05-10 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the murder of 47-year-old Christy Daly at Bog Lane, Kilbride, Clara, Co Offaly on December 29, 2013 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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