Paul Murphy denies false imprisonment charges in trial

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Paul Murphy denied false imprisonment charges in the Dublin Circuit Criminal Court trial, reported on 15 May 2017. The alleged offences arose from a protest in Jobstown involving Joan Burton and her adviser Karen O’Connell on 15 November 2014.

Garda Inspector Derek Maguire gave evidence as footage of the protest was played to the jury. Defence counsel questioned whether protesters showed animosity towards Murphy and whether discussions with gardaí amounted to an agreement about the protest’s progress.

Murphy and six co-accused had denied the charges, and the trial was due to resume before Judge Melanie Greally and a jury.