Jury discharged in Chloe Mitchell murder trial; retrial listed for 25 November
The judge in the Belfast Crown Court murder trial of Brandon Rainey discharged the jury on Tuesday without giving reasons. The case is relisted for 25 November before a new jury.
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Centre · 2The jury in the trial of Brandon Rainey for the murder of Chloe Mitchell was discharged on Tuesday 10 November by Mr Justice Fowler. Evening StandardN “The jury of eight women and four men were discharged on Tuesday by Mr Justice Fowler who did not outline the reason for his decision.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ BBC NewsN “The judge in the Chloe Mitchell trial has discharged the jury.” Read at BBC News ↗ Centre · 1The judge gave no reasons, saying he will do so in due course after the trial concludes. He said "matters" had been brought to his attention and that, as a result, he had made inquiries which meant the trial could not continue at present. BBC NewsN “He said "matters" had been brought to his attention and as a result, had made inquiries which meant the trial could not continue at present.”“He said he will give his reasons in due course, after the conclusion of the trial.” Read at BBC News ↗ Centre · 2The trial, which began last Wednesday at Belfast Crown Court, has been relisted for 25 November, when a new jury is expected to be sworn in. The discharged jury had eight women and four men. BBC NewsN “The trial has been re-listed for the 25 November, when a new jury will be sworn in.” Read at BBC News ↗ Evening StandardN “The case has been relisted for November 25 when a new jury is expected to be sworn in.” Read at Evening Standard ↗
Centre · 2Rainey, 30, formerly of James Street, Ballymena, denies murdering Ms Mitchell and preventing her lawful burial. The Evening Standard says he pleaded not guilty at a hearing in 2024. BBC NewsN “Brandon Rainey, 30, formerly of James Street, Ballymena, has denied murdering her and preventing the lawful burial of her remains.” Read at BBC News ↗ Evening StandardN “He pleaded not guilty to the charges at a hearing in 2024.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ Centre · 1Ms Mitchell, 21, went missing in June 2023 and was last seen alive on CCTV in Ballymena town centre in the early hours of 3 June 2023. The PSNI launched an extensive search and later a murder inquiry after human remains were found in the County Antrim town. BBC NewsN “The 21-year-old was last seen alive on CCTV in Ballymena town centre in the early hours of 3 June 2023 and an extensive search operation was launched by the PSNI.”“Detectives investigating her disappearance later launched a murder inquiry after human remains were discovered in the County Antrim town.” Read at BBC News ↗ Centre · 1The Evening Standard reports that her body was found dismembered and put into two residential bins days after she went missing, and that the trial had previously heard graphic details of her death. Evening StandardN “Ms Mitchell’s body was found dismembered and put into two residential bins in Ballymena days after she went missing in June 2023.”“has previously heard graphic details about the nature of the young woman’s death.” Read at Evening Standard ↗
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- Framing
- Brief, factual court reports leading on the discharge and the absence of stated reasons; the BBC leads on the judge's silence and the Standard on the circumstances of Ms Mitchell's death.
- Emphasis
- The BBC stresses the judge's remarks about 'matters' brought to his attention; the Standard stresses the graphic evidence heard and the jury's make-up.
- Leaves out or plays down
- The BBC omits the dismemberment detail and jury make-up; the Standard omits the judge's remark about 'matters' and inquiries.
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“The judge has given no reasons for the decision but said he will give his reasons in due course” — BBC News
“Ms Mitchell’s body was found dismembered and put into two residential bins in Ballymena days after she went missing in June 2023.” — Evening Standard
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What every side reports
- The jury was discharged on Tuesday by Mr Justice Fowler, who gave no reason.
- The trial is relisted for 25 November with a new jury.
- Brandon Rainey, 30, formerly of James Street, Ballymena, is accused of murdering Chloe Mitchell, 21, who went missing in June 2023.
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Jury discharged in Chloe Mitchell murder trial
Neutral Straight court report stressing the judge gave no reasons yet and described 'matters' brought to his attention.
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Jury discharged in Chloe Mitchell murder trial
Neutral Court report that adds the grim details of Ms Mitchell's death and the jury's composition, noting no reason was given.
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- 10 Nov 14:20 First BBC NewsN Jury discharged in Chloe Mitchell murder trial
- 10 Nov 15:06 +46m Evening StandardN Jury discharged in Chloe Mitchell murder trial
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