Murder accused not guilty despite 'morally corrupt' behaviour, says defence barrister

The evidence against a murder accused shows "morally corrupt" behaviour but not that he is guilty of murder, a defence barrister told a jury at the Central Criminal Court today.

Murder accused not guilty despite 'morally corrupt' behaviour, says defence barrister
Fri, 29 Jul, 2016 - 18:25

The evidence against a murder accused shows "morally corrupt" behaviour but not that he is guilty of murder, a defence barrister told a jury at the Central Criminal Court today.

Caroline Biggs SC gave her closing speech on behalf of 22-year old Matthew Cummins of Churchview Heights, Edenderry, Co Offaly.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: Churchview Heights,Place: EdenderryPlace: Thornhill MeadowsPlace: CelbridgePlace: Co KildarePlace: Clonmullen DrivePerson: Caroline BiggsPerson: Matthew CumminsPerson: CumminsPerson: Thomas 'Toddy' DooleyPerson: James DavyPerson: Sean DavyPerson: DooleyPerson: Marie CassidyPerson: BiggsPerson: Paul Coffey SCPerson: CoffeyPerson: GardaíPerson: CassidyPerson: JusticePerson: Margaret HenganOrganisation: Central Criminal Court
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