Jury Set to Deliberate Verdict in Fatal Farm Shooting Case
The jury in the trial of Diarmuid Phelan, a law professor and farmer accused of murdering trespasser Keith Conlon, is poised to begin deliberation next week. Phelan claims self-defense amidst claims of a dangerous encounter involving trespassing and hunting activities on his farm. The defense highlights Phelan’s perceived threat and actions leading up to the shooting, while prosecutors argue his response was excessive and unjustified. Closing arguments from both sides have concluded, with the judge preparing the jury for their decision-making process.