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Chaos in court as murder accused punches prosecuting barrister in face
Summary
In the Central Criminal Court on 7 April 2017, Vesel Jahiri, aged 35, was accused of murdering Anna Finnegan, 25, and assaulting Karl Finnegan on 21 September 2012. He pleaded not guilty to both charges and was representing himself after dismissing his legal team. During the hearing, Jahiri shouted that the judge was refusing to call witnesses and that the trial was not proceeding. He then punched prosecuting barrister Patrick Marrinan in the face, causing blood to appear from Marrinan's nose. Jahiri leapt across the benches and was wrestled to the ground by five prison officers who handcuffed him and removed him from the courtroom. The trial was adjourned for twenty minutes before resuming in the jury's absence, with Judge Paul Coffey proceeding to charge the jury on Monday. The article reports only the chaotic incident and the judge's instructions, without any outcome of the trial.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Chaos in court as murder accused punches prosecuting barrister in face. 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
- 2017-04-07 Publication
Why: Mr Justice Coffey explained that for a murder verdict, the prosecution must prove that Mr Jahiri intended to kill or cause serious injury. Prosecution account reported by CNI
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: The trial was adjourned for twenty minutes before resuming in front of the jury.
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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