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Closing speeches in trial of man accused of murdering his former partner
Summary
In a murder trial in Dublin, Vesel Jahiri, a Kosovo-born man from Louth Village, Dundalk, is accused of stabbing his former partner, Anna Finnegan, on 21 September 2012 at Allendale Glen, Clonsilla. He pleaded not guilty to both the murder of Finnegan and the assault causing harm to her brother, Karl. The Central Criminal Court had earlier noted that Jahiri and Finnegan had a ten‑year relationship that deteriorated dramatically, with two children and access issues. Mr Justice Paul McDermott instructed the jury that Jahiri's absence should not influence their decision and that verdicts must be based solely on the evidence presented. Prosecutor Patrick Marrinan urged the jury to focus on the events of that day, the physical evidence of Karl's injuries, and the fact that Finnegan was stabbed by Jahiri.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Closing speeches in trial of man accused of murdering his former partner. 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
- 2014-07-01 Publication
Why: "You may have sympathy for the accused because he went to the hospital or because he made a 999 call. 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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