A Dublin firefighter, who stands accused of sexual assault during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Boston, remains in custody awaiting a “probable cause” hearing next month. At a pretrial hearing in Boston Municipal Court, Terence Crosbie’s legal representative Daniel Reilly argued for additional evidence from the hotel and pub where the defendant and alleged victim were present leading up to and during the purported attack.
Reilly disclosed that the court provided some CCTV evidence from the prosecution late on Tuesday, but stressed the need for more video footage from The Black Rose and the Omni Parker House, as well as information regarding the staff working at these establishments. The Black Rose, a renowned pub, and Omni Parker House, a historic hotel, are both popular spots in downtown Boston, especially during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
The defense lawyer also requested a detailed timeline of the available video evidence, and the identities of the staff members on duty at both locations on the days in question. However, Assistant District Attorney Erin Murphy voiced skepticism regarding the necessity of this information, particularly the details about the employees. The judge presiding over the initial hearing, Joseph Griffin, requested Reilly to limit his demands, referencing the video evidence he had received the night before.
In a following hearing that same afternoon, Reilly reiterated the relevance of all the defence’s requests. He reminded the court that video footage may get deleted if it’s not asked for promptly, and emphasized the urgent need to secure the evidence given that Boston is a university town with bar staff likely to vacate for summer. Alongside demanding evidence from the prosecution, the defence team also employed private investigators to gather the required material from the two sites.
Judge Griffin found favour with the case put forth by the defence. “The merits of what the defence solicitor is advocating for seem justifiable to me,” he stated. A Rule 17 motion hearing is planned in regard to the defence’s plea on the 16th of May.
The plaintiff, who is 28 years old, was absent from the courthouse on Wednesday.
Mr Crosbie, who is 37 years old, maintained his silence throughout two short sessions, restrained in handcuffs at the side of the court, as his face bore an expression of concern. He was dressed in a grey t-shirt and running shoes.
His formal accusation is still pending, meanwhile he has been held in prison under a bail of $100,000. A hearing to determine plausible grounds for his case is marked for June 3rd.