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Trial of man accused of murdering his former partner resumes
Summary
In a Central Criminal Court hearing on 3 June 2014, Vesel Jahiri pleaded not guilty to the murder of Anna Finnegan and to assault causing harm to her brother Karl. The case centred on a 10‑year relationship that had deteriorated, with two children involved. According to Karl Finnegan, Anna and he were having tea when Jahiri burst in with a knife, stabbing Anna in the chest and head. Jahiri claimed Karl produced the knives and that Anna was injured while trying to stop him. Gardaí interviews revealed Jahiri denied using the knife that killed Finnegan and insisted the knives found at his address were not from the same set. He also denied stabbing Finnegan, stating "about 30% of the case was not true." The trial was adjourned for a week, and the case was set to continue with a jury of ten.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial of man accused of murdering his former partner resumes. 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
- Sunday, September 23 2012 Other
- 2014-06-03 Publication
Why: Earlier, a second juror was excused from service by Mr Justice Paul McDermott because the estimated time of the trial had overrun. CNI source report
Case subjects
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
Outcome: The judge said he had dealt with a number of legal issues which caused the trial to be adjourned for one week and added that he had discretion to proceed with a jury of ten members.
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
- Lohunda Crescent
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