Paul Murphy granted separate trial for false imprisonment

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Paul Murphy was ordered to face a separate trial for false imprisonment at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court on 12 May 2016.

The charges arose from a water charges protest in Jobstown on 15 November 2014.

Judge Melanie Greally ruled that trying all 19 accused together would place unrealistic demands on the judge and jury.

The indictment included 45 counts, including false imprisonment, violent disorder and criminal damage.

The case was adjourned to 22 July for arguments about proposed groupings and trial dates, with Murphy remanded on bail.