Graham Dwyer murder trial jury was charged

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Graham Dwyer was on trial for murdering Elaine O’Hara when the judge charged the jury, reported on 23 March 2015.

Mr Justice Tony Hunt told jurors they had to decide whether Mr Dwyer caused Ms O’Hara’s death with a knife, beyond reasonable doubt. The prosecution case relied on circumstantial evidence, which the judge said had to be treated with care.

The jurors were expected to begin deliberations the following day. Mr Dwyer had pleaded not guilty to murder.