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Man admits Sligo manslaughter but denies murder
Summary
TodaySimon McGinley, 30, of Connaughton Road, Sligo, appeared at the Central Criminal Court where a jury was sworn in for his trial. The defendant was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to the murder of Eugene Gillespie, 67, in County Sligo on September 22, 2012. However, he admitted to the manslaughter of Mr Gillespie. Additionally, McGinley pleaded guilty to the false imprisonment of Mr Gillespie and trespass to commit robbery at the victim's home in Old Market Street on September 19, 2012. Prosecuting counsel Sean Gillane SC stated that the manslaughter plea was not acceptable, leading to the swearing in of a jury comprising seven women and five men for a two-week trial. The matter is currently at the trial stage, with proceedings presided over by Mr Justice Garrett Sheehan. The trial was scheduled to begin the following day. No sentence or final disposal has been recorded in this report, as the case is proceeding to a full jury trial to determine the outcome of the contested murder charge.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man admits Sligo manslaughter but denies murder. Charges or matters: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Eugene Gillespie (67) in Co; the false imprisonment of Mr Gillespie and trespass to commit robbery at his home in Old Market Street on September 19, 2012. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 22, 2012 Other
- September 19, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-03-24 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murder but guilty to the manslaughter of Eugene Gillespie (67) in Co; the false imprisonment of Mr Gillespie and trespass to commit robbery at his home in Old Market Street on September 19, 2012 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
- Connaughton Road
- Sligo
- Old Market Street
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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