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Ruling next week on legal issues in trial of man charged in connection with David Black murder

Summary

The Special Criminal Court is set to rule next week on legal questions about the detention and arrest of Vincent Banks, 44, who is charged with withholding information in connection with the murder of prison officer David Black. The trial has entered a voir dire to decide on the legality of Banks' detention, the searches of his Smithfield apartment and a Finglas address, and the admissibility of forensic samples and phone records. The prosecution alleges that Black, a 52‑year‑old guard at Maghaberry jail, was shot dead on the M1 near Lurgan on 1 November 2012 by occupants of a Toyota Camry registered 94 D 50997, a vehicle purchased by Banks. Evidence presented last week linked bullet casings from the scene to the same weapon as those found in the burnt‑out Camry. Vincent Banks pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Ruling next week on legal issues in trial of man charged in connection with David Black murder. Charges or matters: a charge of withholding information in relation to the murder. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• November 1, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 10th Other
• December 20th 2012 Incident
• 2014-03-14 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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