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Witness denies being mistaken about deceased being "held up" before being run over

Summary

The murder trial of Paul Bradley (54) and his sons Jason (20), Dean (24), and Ryan (18) continues before Justice Paul Coffey and a jury. The defendants, of Liscarne Gardens, Dublin 22, have pleaded not guilty to the alleged murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin, on January 18, 2017. Prosecution witness Danielle Cusack, a veterinary student, testified that she saw a car drive over Mr. Reilly three times. She alleged that on the second occasion, two men held him up before releasing him as the vehicle reversed into him. Defence counsel for Ryan Bradley, Caroline Biggs SC, challenged this account, noting that no other witness observed the incident and that CCTV footage suggested the car was present for only about 20 seconds. Ms. Cusack maintained her testimony, stating she was not mistaken and had delayed giving a full statement to gardai until August 2017 due to her final exams. She acknowledged omitting the detail about being held up from her initial written account but insisted she was telling the truth. The trial is ongoing, with the matter not yet finalised.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Witness denies being mistaken about deceased being "held up" before being run over. Charges or matters: the murder of Neil Reilly (36) at Esker Glebe in Lucan, Dublin on January 18, 2017. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• January 18, 2017 Other
• August 2017 Incident
• 2018-06-21 Publication

Why: She delayed speaking to gardai, she said, because she was studying for her final veterinary medicine exams. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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