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Garda denies murder accused's suggestion that he "guided" witnesses
Summary
In a Dublin murder trial, Vesel Jahiri, 35, accused of killing his former partner Anna Finnegan, 25, and assaulting Karl Finnegan, has claimed collusion between Garda officers and witnesses. Jahiri, representing himself after dismissing his legal team, alleged that Detective Garda Brendan O'Hora had guided witnesses Karl Finnegan and Joan Broe to give specific statements. O'Hora denied any such guidance, stating he did not instruct witnesses. Jahiri also questioned why witnesses appeared to give conflicting accounts, but O'Hora refused to comment on evidence he had not collected. The court heard testimony from Finnegan, who described blacking out after a kitchen floor impact and later waking with stab wounds. The trial, presided over by Justice Paul Coffey, continues with a jury of nine men and three women. Vesel Jahiri pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Garda denies murder accused's suggestion that he "guided" witnesses. 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 23 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-03-22 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
Places mentioned
- in Blanchardstown Garda Station
- Blanchardstown
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