The jury in the Brian Murphy manslaughter trial will begin its deliberations today with a warning from the trial judge to ignore the publicity which has surrounded the case.
Mr Sean Mackey (23), from South Park, Foxrock, Dublin, Mr Desmond Ryan (23), from Cunningham Road, Dalkey, Co Dublin; and Mr Dermot Laide (22), from Rossvale, Castleblayney, Co Monaghan have pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of 18-year-old Mr Murphy at Sussex Road on August 31st, 2000.
Mr Andrew Frame (22), from Nutley Lane, Donnybrook, had also denied the charge. Last Monday Judge White directed that he be found not guilty because of insufficient evidence. The four former Blackrock College students have also denied committing violent disorder by using or threatening to use unlawful violence on the same date.