Jury in trial of Kerry man accused of rape to continue deliberations

The jury at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork will resume their deliberations on Tuesday. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

The jury in the trial of the young Kerry man who denies raping his best friend’s sister as she slept in her family home will continue their deliberations on Tuesday.

The seven men and four women of the jury heard evidence in the case throughout last week at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Cork and were addressed on the law pertaining to the case throughout today by Ms Justice Mary Rose Gearty. One woman was discharged from the jury, with the consent of both sides.