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Witness says he gave evidence as he 'wanted justice' for Adrian Donohoe
Summary
The trial of Aaron Brady, 28, from Crossmaglen, Co Armagh, continues before Mr Justice Michael White and a jury. Brady has pleaded not guilty to the alleged capital murder of Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe, who was on active duty, and the alleged robbery of approximately €7,000 in cash and cheques. Both incidents are alleged to have occurred on January 25, 2013, at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, Co Louth. Witness Daniel Cahill, 28, testified from New York, stating he provided evidence to seek justice for Donohoe's family. Cahill denied fears of US detention and alleged that Homeland Security agents searched his home previously while looking for Dean Evans, who was later jailed for life for the murder of Peter Butterly in Co Meath. During cross-examination, Cahill denied assaulting Brady or stealing his telephone in 2015. The prosecution and defence continue to examine the witness's credibility and recollections. The matter remains at the trial stage, with no final verdict or sentence recorded in this report.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Witness says he gave evidence as he 'wanted justice' for Adrian Donohoe. Charges or matters: the capital murder of Det Gda Adrian Donohoe who was then a member of An Garda Siochana on active duty on January 25, 2013 at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, Co Louth; a charge of robbing approximately €7,000 in cash and assorted cheques on the same date and at the same location. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- January 25, 2013 Other
- March 6, 2013 Other
- July 2019 Other
- 2020-06-24 Publication
Why: Credit: Collins) A witness in the trial of a man accused of murdering Detective Garda Adrian Donohoe has said he decided to give evidence because he wanted justice for garda and his family. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: the capital murder of Det Gda Adrian Donohoe who was then a member of An Garda Siochana on active duty on January 25, 2013 at Lordship Credit Union, Bellurgan, Co Louth; a charge of robbing approximately €7,000 in cash and assorted cheques on the same date and at the same location (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: I have never put a hand on him." He further revealed that Homeland Security agents searched his home some years ago looking for Dean Evans, who has since been jailed for life for the murder of dissident republican Peter Butterly outside the Huntsman Inn, Gormanston, Co Meath on March 6, 2013. He denied on numerous occasions that he feared he would be sent to a detention centre if he did not give a statement about Aaron Brady.
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Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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