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Murder accused claims trial is "illegal"
Summary
In the Central Criminal Court, Vesel Jahiri, 35, accused of murdering Anna Finnegan, 25, and assaulting Karl Finnegan on 21 September 2012, claimed the trial was illegal and refused to cross‑examine witness Paul Callan. Jahiri, who had recently dismissed his legal team and was representing himself, argued he needed documents to continue. He alleged that a previous trial had used a fake jury to convict him. Judge Paul Coffey rebuked Jahiri for abusing his role as his own advocate and informed him he had access to all prosecution documents. The judge ordered the jury to leave, and the trial resumed with the prosecution calling Garda witnesses who had preserved the scene at Allendale Glen. The case remains in progress. Vesel Jahiri pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused claims trial is "illegal". Charges or matters: murdering Anna Finnegan (25) at Allendale Glen, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 on September 21, 2012; assaulting Karl Finnegan, causing him harm, at the same place on the same date. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 21, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- September 21 Incident
- 2017-03-14 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Anna Finnegan (25) at Allendale Glen, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 on September 21, 2012; assaulting Karl Finnegan, causing him harm, at the same place on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Mr Jahiri then told the court that he was not feeling well and the trial was adjourned until 2pm.
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