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Man (55) goes on trial accused of Cloverhill prison murder

Date
2023-07-26
Stage
Trial

Summary

A 55‑year‑old man, Michael Connolly, will stand trial for the murder of Mark Lawlor inside Cloverhill prison four years ago. Connolly pleaded not guilty before a jury of seven men and five women. Justice Tony Hunt told the jurors the trial is expected to be short and finish by Monday.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Man (55) goes on trial accused of Cloverhill prison murder. Charges or matters: the murder of Mark Lawlor today before a jury of seven men and five women sworn to hear his trial. Procedural stage: trial

When:

Case subjects

Michael Connolly

Defendant

Charges: the murder of Mark Lawlor today before a jury of seven men and five women sworn to hear his trial (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty

Places mentioned

Facility
  • Cloverhill prison

Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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