Acquitted law professor Diarmuid Phelan in legal fight with State over 'enormous' trial costsPeople of means applying for legal aid 'entirely contrary' to spirit of scheme, law professor argues
Diarmuid Phelan found not guilty of murdering trespasser Keith ConlonThey had spent six hours and 51 minutes over two days considering their verdict following a ten-week trial
Law professor on trial because of his 'patience and quiet hope' that others would have respect for law, jury toldIn his closing address, Mr Sean Guerin SC submitted that a person can use reasonable force to defend themselves and doesn't have to "take the beating coming"