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2015-11-27 · Ireland
A Derry man has given evidence at the Central Criminal Court denying murder but admitting he caused the death of his pregnant ex-girlfriend. Stephen Cahoon, aged 43, of Harvey Street in Derry, has pleaded not guilty to murdering Jean Teresa Quigley at Cornshell Fields in Derry on 26 July 2008. His defence counsel stated that while Mr Cahoon acknowledges killing Ms Quigley, this does not constitute an admission of murder. Testifying in his own defence, Mr Cahoon described losing his temper when Ms Quigley told him the baby was not his, saying he grabbed her and placed his hand on her throat to silence her. He stated he did not intend to kill her. Prosecution counsel challenged his account, presenting evidence from a witness via video link from Glasgow High Court who claimed Mr Cahoon visited him early that morning appearing distressed. Mr Cahoon denied this meeting occurred. The trial continues with closing speeches from counsel.
2015-11-26 · Donegal
Stephen Cahoon, aged 43, with an address at Harvey Street in Derry, has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jean Teresa Quigley at Cornshell Fields in Derry on July 26th, 2008. The case is being heard in the Central Criminal Court. During cross-examination, a PSNI Detective Constable agreed with defence counsel that a key prosecution witness was "suggestible". The witness in question had conducted multiple interviews with Mr Cahoon's alleged visitor to Letterkenny, during which the account reportedly changed substantially regarding details such as clothing and demonstrations. Defence counsel highlighted inconsistencies in the witness's statements across six separate interviews. A Detective Sergeant denied allegations that he had threatened the witness. The trial is ongoing.
2015-11-24 · Ireland
In the trial of a Derry man accused of murdering a pregnant woman, a prosecution witness, Stephen Cahoon, 43, has a conviction for wasting police time. Cahoon pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jean Teresa Quigley, 30, on 26 July 2008. Prosecution counsel read two statements made by witness James Casey, who had previously given them to police on 29 July 2008. Casey described a relationship between Cahoon and Quigley as "rocky" and alleged that Cahoon had hit, grabbed, kicked and slapped Quigley, and taped her mouth to stop her screaming. Defence counsel cross‑examined Casey, noting his conviction for wasting police time and questioning his credibility, including claims of police pressure and threats. The trial continues on Thursday morning.