Dean Joyce jury discharged in dangerous driving trial

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Dean Joyce’s jury was discharged in Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 13 February 2017 during his trial for dangerous driving and other charges. The charges arose from incidents in Ballyfermot and Clondalkin, Dublin, on 3 March 2015.

The jury was discharged after one juror fell asleep during the prosecution opening, while another appeared close to nodding off. Joyce had pleaded not guilty to 11 charges, including four counts of dangerous driving, endangering gardaí by driving into a Garda van, and possession of stolen property. A new jury was due to be sworn, although the report gives a conflicting calendar resolution for that event.