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Jury to resume deliberations in trial of man accused of harassing garda
Summary
In the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, a jury deliberating the case of Sean Carraher, 55, was sent home overnight after declaring a deadlock. Carraher, of Stradbrook Hill, Blackrock, has pleaded not guilty to harassing Garda Sergeant Conor Gilmartin between March 2009 and May 2011. He is accused of posting around 50 messages on Rate‑Your‑Solicitor and Victims of the Legal Profession, alleging that the sergeant withheld evidence in a prior case, and of making harassing phone calls. At his arrest, Carraher claimed to be a whistle‑blower exposing Garda corruption via the internet.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury to resume deliberations in trial of man accused of harassing garda. Charges or matters: harassing Sgt Conor Gilmartin between March 2009 and May 2011. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
- May 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-07-13 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: harassing Sgt Conor Gilmartin between March 2009 and May 2011 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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