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Trial of man accused of murdering his former partner adjourned in his absence

Summary

In a trial for the murder of Anna Finnegan, the jury was instructed not to infer anything from the accused's absence. Vesel Jahiri, a Louth Village resident originally from Kosovo, pleaded not guilty to both the murder of Finnegan and an assault on her brother Karl. The Central Criminal Court had previously noted their ten‑year relationship and the deterioration that led to the fatal incident. Judge Paul McDermott announced that the trial could not proceed that day, as Jahiri was not present, and would resume the next day after all evidence had been heard.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Trial of man accused of murdering his former partner adjourned in his absence. 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
• 2014-06-30 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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