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Homeland Security agent denies offering anything to witness in Adrian Donohoe trial
Summary
In the trial of Aaron Brady, accused of murdering Garda Adrian Donohoe, Special Agent Mary Ann Wade of U.S. Homeland Security testified via video link from New York. She denied offering any inducement to Daniel Cahill, an Irish immigrant who had overstayed his visa, in exchange for his testimony. Wade stated she had not promised or offered Cahill anything, and she refused to discuss immigration status or interview techniques. She explained that she was bound by a letter from her employer preventing disclosure of individual immigration status or agency methods. Wade described Cahill's detention, noting officers found a cannabis plant in his home, but later police determined the plant was not illegal. She reiterated that she had not made any promises to Cahill regarding his stay in the U.S. The trial continues before Mr Justice Michael White and a jury. Aaron Brady pleaded not guilty. Adrian Donohoe pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Homeland Security agent denies offering anything to witness in Adrian Donohoe trial. 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: trial
When:
- January 25, 2013 Other
- May 18, 2017 Incident
- April 13, 2013 Incident
- July 25, 2019 Other
- 2020-07-01 Publication
Why: " She explained that she is bound by a letter from her employer that prevents her from discussing the immigration status of individuals or the methods used by the agency. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
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
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
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)
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