She told them: "Members of the jury, the only verdict I can accept is a unanimous verdict, and that is a verdict in respect of which all 11 of you agree. Judge Smyth told the jury: "The prosecution would say, what does (the complainant) have to gain by making up these allegations? "That is for you to decide" Regarding the expert evidence, Judge Smyth said these witnesses were called to provide information and opinion. In addition, Judge Smyth spoke of the WhatApp and text messages sent and received by the four defendants. Pointing out the defence said some of the messages were taken out of context, Judge Smyth told them to consider a "possible innocent interpretation."

Source: Irish Independent March 27, 2018 12:33 UTC