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Bailsman loses €10,000 over murder accused who absconded during trial
Summary
Paul Callan, a Louth businessman, had posted a €20,000 surety for Vesel Jahiri, a 33‑year‑old from Kosovo, who was charged with murdering Anna Finnegan, 25, in Dublin in 2012. Callan allowed Jahiri to live with him and believed the bail would secure his appearance at the Central Criminal Court. Jahiri failed to attend the final days of his trial, breaking bail and prompting a bench warrant. The State sought forfeiture of the €5,000 Callan had lodged, with the remainder frozen until the warrant could be executed. Callan, representing himself, admitted he had been naive, trusting Jahiri based on a long friendship and prior credit arrangements. Judge Paul McDermott granted Callan a 50 % refund, returning €10,000, acknowledging his difficulties as a bailsperson and his good faith efforts. The case ended with the bail forfeiture and no further court action against Callan. Vesel Jahiri pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Bailsman loses €10,000 over murder accused who absconded during trial. Charges or matters: murder in 2013; murdering his former partner, Anna Finnegan (25), at Allendale Glen, Clonsilla in Dublin on September 21, 2012; assault causing harm on Ms Finnegan's brother, Karl, on the same date. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- September 21, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- April 2014 Hearing Or Sentence
- Monday June 30th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-10-24 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murder in 2013; murdering his former partner, Anna Finnegan (25), at Allendale Glen, Clonsilla in Dublin on September 21, 2012; assault causing harm on Ms Finnegan's brother, Karl, on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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