The state’s case was represented by Martin Maguire Senior Counsel (SC) and Walter Molony who admitted there was nothing to justify a charge of deliberate killing. After an absence of ten minutes, the jury at the Circuit Criminal Court acquitted Dowling on 08 July 1939 of the manslaughter and...
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the jury at the Circuit Criminal Court acquitted Dowling on 08 July 1939 of the manslaughter and firearms charges. He was a free man. JudgeCahir Davittsummed up“before the jury
the jury at the Circuit Criminal Court acquitted Dowling on 08 July 1939 of the manslaughter and firearms charges. He was a free man. JudgeCahir Davittsummed up“before the jury
Circuit Criminal Court (July 1939) Seamus Dowling pled not guilty on 07 July 1939 telling the court that“Although I pleaded not guilty, I do not intend to call evidence. I am here, not because the police believe I am guilty, but because I would not divulge the names of my comrades. ...
Circuit Criminal Court (July 1939) Seamus Dowling pled not guilty on 07 July 1939 telling the court that“Although I pleaded not guilty, I do not intend to call evidence. I am here, not because the police believe I am guilty, but because I would not divulge the names of my comrades. ...