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Jury discharged in trial of woman accused of Wicklow murder

Summary

A judge discharged a jury of twelve sworn to hear the trial of 29‑year‑old Marta Herda, accused of murdering Hungarian Csaba Orsas in Arklow on 26 March 2013. Herda pleaded not guilty at her arraignment. The judge explained that a difficulty had arisen and the estimated trial time had been revised from seven or eight days to three weeks, making it impossible to start until Monday. He discharged the jury, noting they had agreed to a shorter estimate, and said the system would seek them again. Herda will return to court on Monday for a new jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury discharged in trial of woman accused of Wicklow murder. Charges or matters: murdering Hungarian Csaba Orsas at South Quay, Arklow on March 26, 2013. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 26, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2016-06-30 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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