Jury begins deliberations in Diarmuid Phelan murder trial in Dublin

A jury has begun deliberating in the murder trial of Diarmuid Phelan, a law professor accused of killing Keith Conlon on his farm in Dublin. Phelan, 56, denies the charges, claiming self-defense. The jury received a guide outlining four key questions to consider regarding intent and the reasonableness of Phelan's actions. They must determine if Phelan intended to kill or if he acted in self-defense when he fired the shots. The possible verdicts include not guilty, guilty of murder, or guilty of manslaughter. The trial has been ongoing for ten weeks, with the shooting incident occurring on February 22, 2022.