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Jury Discharged in Carlow Rape Trial Over Online Research
A jury in a rape trial in Carlow has been discharged after it was discovered that members had conducted internet research about the case. The trial subsequently collapsed due to this breach of protocol.
7 May, 15:51 — 7 May, 16:06
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irish-timesHigh50d ago
Jury discharged in rape trial after members searched internet about case
‘Beyond regrettable’ some jurors ignored explicit instructions on carrying out private research, says judge
By Declan Brennan
Read full article →irish-independent50d ago
Jury in Carlow rape trial discharged after jurors carried out internet research about the case
A High Court judge has discharged the jury in a Carlow rape trial after it emerged some jurors had carried out their own research on the internet about the case.
Read full article →rte-newsMostly Factual50d ago
Trial collapses after jury members research case online
A High Court judge has discharged the jury in a Carlow rape trial after it emerged some jurors had carried out their own research on the internet about the case.
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First report: rte-news · 7 May, 15:51|Full coverage: 3 · 15m|Window: 15m
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