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Case No. 16860Threats to kill · Co. Laois · 12 May 2017

Kildare man to go on trial over alleged threats to kill in Portlaoise

A man of Co Kildare, aged 33, is alleged to have made threats to kill at a house at Carmody Way, Fairgreen, Portlaoise, Co Laois, on May 12, 2017. The victim is not named in the reports. On June 24, 2024, at Portlaoise District Court, the DPP directed that he be tried on indictment for one count of threatening to kill, and Judge Andrew Cody remanded him in custody. He is next due to appear by video link on June 24, and no sentence has been reported.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court24 Jun
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
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Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
A man is to be tried on indictment over alleged threats to kill.
Where
The alleged threats were made at a house at Carmody Way, Fairgreen, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
When
The alleged threats were made on May 12, 2017.
Other details
  • The accused is a 33-year-old man of Co Kildare; his nationality is not stated in the reports.
  • Legal aid was granted, with solicitor Philip Meagher acting for the accused.
Charges
The DPP directed that the man be tried for one count of threatening to kill.
In court
  • At Portlaoise District Court, the DPP's direction was that the case proceed on indictment.
  • Judge Andrew Cody remanded the accused in custody to appear again by video link on June 24.
  • The year of the June 24 return date is not stated in the article, which is cut off.
Investigation
Garda Sergeant JJ Kirby asked for four weeks to prepare the Book of Evidence.
Sentence
No sentence has been reported.
7 statements extracted from the articles
  • whereThe alleged threats were made at a house at Carmody Way, Fairgreen, Portlaoise. (kildarenow.com)
  • whenThe alleged threats were made on May 12, 2017. (kildarenow.com)
  • investigationGardaí asked for four weeks to prepare the Book of Evidence. (kildarenow.com)
  • chargeThe DPP directed that the man be tried over alleged threats to kill in Laois. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe DPP directed that the case proceed on indictment for one count of threatening to kill. (kildarenow.com)
  • courtThe judge remanded the accused in custody to appear again by video link on June 24. (kildarenow.com)
  • otherLegal aid was granted to solicitor Philip Meagher. (kildarenow.com)

The reporting

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  1. 24 Jun2024
    In courtkildarenow.com, first report
    Kildare man to go on trial over allegedly making threats to kill at house

    Court report: the DPP directed trial on indictment for one count of threatening to kill. The accused was remanded in custody and granted legal aid through solicitor Philip Meagher. No existing case matches this 2017 incident.

    accused, Michael Turner, 33, male, named, irish (judged from name)Michael Turner