Diarmuid Rossa Phelan, a law professor at Trinity College Dublin, has been acquitted of murder charges stemming from the shooting of a trespasser on his farm. The High Court assessed his character, highlighting his law-abiding life and significant academic contributions. During the nine-week trial, details emerged about his financial position, substantial assets, and the complexities surrounding his property holdings. The court ultimately granted him bail after addressing concerns about flight risk, underscoring the multifaceted nature of the case, which involved extensive legal representation and witness testimonies.