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Man (55) goes on trial accused of Cloverhill prison murder
2023-07-26
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:
- 2023-07-26 Publication
Case subjects
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
- Cloverhill prison
Topics
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