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Murder accused "spreading fake news", prosecution say

Date
2017-04-06

Stage
Trial

Primary locality
Dublin

County
Dublin

Summary

In a murder trial, Vesel Jahiri, 35, denies stabbing his former partner Anna Finnegan, 25, at Allendale Glen, Clonsilla, Dublin 15 on 21 September 2012. He claims Anna was stabbed by her brother Karl Finnegan, whom he says attacked him with a chair and knives. Jahiri says he struck back, stabbing Karl multiple times, but did not see Anna stabbed. Prosecutor Patrick Marrinan accuses Jahiri of fabricating a story and spreading "fake news," citing a 999 call where Jahiri allegedly mentioned only one knife. Jahiri disputes the call's transcript, claims he was forced out of his cell, and alleges Gardaí fabricated evidence and forced witnesses to lie. He also denies any safety plan involving Karl. The judge, Justice Paul Coffey, rebuked Jahiri's statements and instructed him to answer questions, with the jury scheduled to return the next day. Vesel Jahiri pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder accused "spreading fake news", prosecution say. Charges or matters: murdering his former partner and mother of his children 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 Other
2017-04-06 Publication

Why: Mr Jahiri then said: "I was sick all night because you stopped my constipation tablets. CNI source report

Case subjects

Vesel Jahiri

Accused

Charges: murdering his former partner and mother of his children 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