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Murder accused first heard of former partner's death on radio news
Summary
In a trial for the murder of Anna Finnegan, the jury heard that Vesel Jahiri first learned of her death on the radio the day after the incident. Jahiri, who pleaded not guilty to both the murder and an assault on Finnegan's brother Karl, explained that he was upset and entered the house to confront Karl, who he said had a knife. He claimed he had taken a knife from Karl after an altercation and that he had stabbed Finnegan in a fit of anger, though he denied doing so. The prosecution presented evidence that Finnegan was stabbed in the chest and head while she fled, and that Jahiri had moved her body to the back of a car. Jahiri also testified that he had spoken to Helga Duffy the night of the incident, saying something bad had happened. The trial continues before a jury and Judge Paul McDermott.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused first heard of former partner's death on radio news. Charges or matters: murdering Anna Finnegan at Allendale Glen, Clonsilla in Dublin on the 21 of September 2012; assault causing harm on Ms Finnegan's brother, Karl, on the same date. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 2012 Incident
- 2014-06-26 Publication
Why: When asked why Anna had moved off to the left, Mr Jahiri replied "maybe because I kicked the door. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Anna Finnegan at Allendale Glen, Clonsilla in Dublin on the 21 of September 2012; assault causing harm on Ms Finnegan's brother, Karl, on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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