A GARDA has been sent for trial accused of coercing and threatening to kill his wife, who was also a member of the force. The garda cannot be identified under a temporary gagging order made by a court, following submissions by the defence. State solicitor John Forde told Dublin District Court a book of evidence had been served and the DPP was consenting to the accused being sent forward for trial to the present sittings of Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Judge Murphy also ordered the prosecution to furnish the defence with copies of the accused’s garda interview video. Judge Murphy first said the issue could be raised in the circuit court.

Source: Irish Independent July 09, 2020 12:33 UTC