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Ballymun. The Central Criminal Court
2014-11-13 · Dublin
A 23‑year‑old Dubliner, David Brannock, was found guilty of manslaughter for killing Jason Flannery and injuring several family members during a Junior Cert celebration. Brannock was cleared of murder but convicted of manslaughter, serious harm to brother‑in‑law John O'Neill, and assault causing harm to Flannery's daughter Jade Byrne, son Anthony Byrne, and mother Claire Byrne. The trial recounted an argument that escalated into a violent chase, during which Brannock stabbed Flannery, O'Neill, and the Byrne children. Flannery died from a stab wound to the back of his neck and two stomach wounds. O'Neill suffered serious stab wounds to his throat and body, requiring surgery and a month in hospital. Jade and Anthony received stitches. Brannock was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on 2 December. David Brannock pleaded not guilty. Junior Cert pleaded not guilty.
2014-11-12 · Dublin
The jury will resume deliberations on Thursday morning in the trial of a 23‑year‑old Dubliner, David Brannock, who is charged with murdering Jason Flannery, a father of three, and injuring four members of the Flannery family. Brannock is accused of causing serious harm to his brother‑in‑law, John O'Neill, and assault causing harm to Flannery's daughter, Jade Byrne; son, Anthony Byrne; and mother, Claire Byrne. He pleaded not guilty to all five offences on 13 September 2012. The case arose after an argument between Brannock and Jade Byrne during Junior Cert result celebrations, which escalated into a violent confrontation near Brannock's home. The defence seeks to have Brannock acquitted of murder and convicted of manslaughter on the grounds of self‑defence, citing that Flannery and Anthony Byrne had taken a crutch each when they left to chase him.
2014-11-11 · Dublin
The jury has begun deliberating the trial of 23‑year‑old David Brannock, charged with murdering Jason Flannery and injuring four members of the Flannery family after a Junior Cert celebration in 2012. Brannock pleaded not guilty to all five offences on 13 September 2012. The case alleges that a heated argument with Jade Byrne escalated into a violent confrontation near Brannock's home. The defence seeks an acquittal on murder and a manslaughter conviction on self‑defence grounds, citing that Flannery and Anthony Byrne had taken a crutch each when they left to chase Brannock. The State argues Brannock returned to the Byrne/Flannery home in Cairn Court after being thrown out, luring occupants outside and assaulting them, with parts of his ornamental knife found there. Mr Justice Carroll Moran explained the jury's options: guilty of murder, not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter, or outright acquittal.
2014-11-10 · Dublin
In the Central Criminal Court, a 23‑year‑old Dublin man, David Brannock, faces five charges: murder of Jason Flannery, serious harm to his brother‑in‑law John O'Neill, and assault causing harm to Flannery's daughter Jade Byrne, son Anthony Byrne, and mother Claire Byrne. Brannock pleaded not guilty to all offences on 13 September 2012. The prosecution argued that Brannock returned to the Byrne/Flannery home after being expelled, luring family members to St Joseph's Way where he allegedly assaulted them, citing a knife handle found at the scene. The defence claimed self‑defence, noting that the family pursued Brannock with a crutch and that the evidence of the knife handle was unclear. The jury was instructed to acquit Brannock of murder and convict him of manslaughter by reason of self‑defence, while the trial continued for the other charges.
2014-03-13 · Dublin
A man, Jacky Lumi, aged 42, stood trial in the Central Criminal Court for the murder of his 31‑year‑old flatmate, Kamal El Habsati, on 1 December 2012 at their apartment in Ballymun. The case arose after a dispute over bills. Both men worked together at Stream Global Services, but their relationship had deteriorated. Lumi had resigned a week before the incident but claimed he would work until the end of December. On 3 December neither man appeared for work, prompting Lumi to contact the letting agent. The agent and a colleague found the apartment with blood and a knife in the deceased's chest. Lumi admitted to a fight, throwing El Habsati to the ground and stabbing him, but denied pre‑meditation, stating he "lost it and snapped." The prosecution argued the act was murder, while the defence suggested manslaughter. The trial proceeded before Justice Patrick McCarthy and a jury of seven men and five women.