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Jury in trial of man accused of murdering his partner hears secretly taped conversation

Date
2014-05-08

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

In a Dublin Central Criminal Court trial, the jury heard that Vesel Jahiri, aged 33, had not told social workers that it would be easy for him to stab his former partner, Anna Finnegan, aged 25, as alleged by witnesses. The social worker, Karen Byrne, testified that Jahiri had threatened to kill Finnegan and their children. She claimed that Jahiri had said it would be easy to stab Finnegan but would not do so because he loved her. During cross‑examination, defence counsel played an audio recording of the conversation. Byrne stated that the tape was "doctored" and that a portion of the recording was missing. The case was set to continue before a jury of 6 men and 5 women, presided over by Mr Justice Paul McDermott. Vesel Jahiri pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury in trial of man accused of murdering his partner hears secretly taped conversation. Charges or matters: murdering Anna Finnegan at Allendale Glen, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 on September 21 2012; assault causing harm on Anna Finnegan's brother, Karl, on the same date. Procedural stage: trial

When:

September 21 2012 Incident
2014-05-08 Publication

Why: Under cross examination from Brendan Grehan SC, Ms Byrne claimed Jahiri told her "it would be easy to kick in the door and stab her (Anna) but he wouldn't do that because he loved her. CNI source report

Case subjects

Karen Byrne

Applicant

Vesel Jahiri

Defendant

Charges: murdering Anna Finnegan at Allendale Glen, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 on September 21 2012; assault causing harm on Anna Finnegan's brother, Karl, on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)

Plea: Not guilty