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James Kilroy trial: Jury to consider whether cannabis induced psychosis can be defence to murder

James Kilroy trial: Jury to consider whether cannabis induced psychosis can be defence to murder

Thu, 25 Jul, 2024

The jury, Mr Justice Hunt said, will have to consider the ordinary meaning of the words "intoxicating influence" in coming to their decision.

Psychiatrists disagree on whether insanity verdict open to man accused of murdering his wife

Psychiatrists disagree on whether insanity verdict open to man accused of murdering his wife

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

Prosecuting counsel Anne-Marie Lawlor SC said she expected the accused, James Kilroy (51), to accept that he killed his wife, Valerie French Kilroy (41)

Woman charged with murdering mother (76) pleads not guilty by reason of insanity

Woman charged with murdering mother (76) pleads not guilty by reason of insanity

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024

Moire Bergin is charged with the murder of her mother, Mary Bergin, in April 2022