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Central Criminal Court2023-12-18

Murder accused in tears as jury fail to reach verdict

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A woman accused of murdering her former housemate became visibly distressed when a jury at the Central Criminal Court failed to reach a verdict following a month-long trial. The jury of twelve spent seven hours and 33 minutes deliberating...

Courts News Ireland · Original CNI report
Central Criminal Court2023-12-13

Woman had no motive to kill former lover, defence tell jury

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At the Central Criminal Court, defence counsel has urged a jury to acquit Nicola Brennan of murdering Juris Viktorovs in Ballyconnell, County Wicklow, on 10 February 2022. Colman Cody SC submitted that the evidence against his client does...

Courts News Ireland · Original CNI report
Central Criminal Court2023-11-24

Woman describes moment partner was stabbed by housemate

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A woman has testified at the Central Criminal Court describing how her partner was fatally stabbed in their bedroom at Shillelagh, Ballyconnell, County Wicklow, on February 10, 2022. Nicola Brennan, aged 33, of no fixed abode, has pleaded...

Courts News Ireland · Original CNI report
Central Criminal Court2023-11-21

Woman alleged to have stabbed housemate in chest

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A 33-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 36-year-old man at a house in Ballyconnell, County Cavan on February 10, 2022. The Central Criminal Court heard that Nicola Brennan is alleged to have stabbed her housemate in...

Courts News Ireland · Original CNI report
Central Criminal Court2023-11-21

Jury sworn in for trial of woman accused of Wicklow murder

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A jury has been sworn in at the Central Criminal Court for the trial of a woman charged with murder in County Wicklow. Nicola Brennan, aged 33 and originally from County Carlow, faces a charge of murdering Juris Viktorovs at a residence...

Courts News Ireland · Original CNI report