Murder trial jury ask judge about self defence and intent — Swinford

A jury deliberating in the trial of a Polish man charged with murdering a 24-year-old Mayo man today asked the trial judge to clarify certain issues in the case concerning self-defence and intent. The jury at the Central Criminal Court in the case of Matusz Batiuk (33) asked Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ri

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A jury at the Central Criminal Court has sought clarification from Ms Justice Mary Ellen Ring on self-defence and intent in the murder trial of Matusz Batiuk (33), formerly of Carrabeg Estate, Swinford, County Mayo. Mr Batiuk has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Michael McDonagh, who died following a stabbing at the housing estate on November 16, 2020. The jury asked whether self-defence and lack of intent to…