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Coronavirus: Jury urged to stick with creche sex assault trial
Summary
The jury in the trial of a 29‑year‑old childcare worker accused of sexually assaulting four girls in a Leinster crèche has been urged by Judge Elma Sheahan to continue with the case despite the coronavirus outbreak. She informed the jury that no new criminal trials will start for two weeks, but ongoing trials will proceed to conclusion. She acknowledged the stress the jurors may be experiencing and asked them to remain focused for the next week. She noted that court attendance would be much lower from Monday, with fewer crowds, and offered assistance if needed. The trial, which has run for five weeks, is set to finish next week with closing speeches on Monday. No evidence was heard today. The accused denies the 23 counts of sexual assault against girls aged five to eight between February 2015 and December 2016.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Coronavirus: Jury urged to stick with creche sex assault trial. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- February 2015 Other
- December 2016 Other
- 2020-03-13 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime
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