Judge Smyth began her charge last Friday and resumed addressing the jury today. Before sending the members home for the day, they were told by the Judge that she will conclude her charge tomorrow. Pointing out her account differed from the versions given by Jackson, Olding an McIlroy, the Judge told the jury: "It is for you to decide where the truth lies." Judge Smyth also addressed defence criticisms of the police and how they handled the investigation. "The mere fact she has not been consistent in the account she has given does not necessarily mean that her evidence is not true."

Source: Irish Independent March 26, 2018 12:03 UTC