A juror in the 2012 trial of a Wexford couple, whom the defence team did not have a chance to challenge, could have created a “12 Angry Men” situation, the Court of Appeal has been told. The 12th juror, in the trial of Eleanor Joel and Jonathan Costen, found guilty of unlawful killing by neglect of Evelyn Joel, was sworn in as a replacement for a juror who was ill. None of the defence team for Ms Joel were present, while a junior counsel only was present for Mr Costen. John O’Kelly SC, for Costen, said that juror could have been a very good advocate one way or the other....
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