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Mother breaks down in court as witness describes son's final moments

Summary

In the Central Criminal Court, the mother of a 17‑year‑old who was stabbed to death during a melee in Finsbury Park, Dundrum, broke down after a witness described her son's final moments. The witness told prosecution counsel that the son ran to his friend Azzam Raguragui after Raguragui had been stabbed. He said the son told Azzam he would die. The mother screamed and cried loudly, prompting Judge Paul McDermott to ask the jury to leave and later return, noting the case generated intense emotions. The judge reminded the jury to remain dispassionate. The 17‑year‑old, a minor, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter but not guilty to murder. The trial continues before Judge McDermott and a jury of twelve.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Mother breaks down in court as witness describes son's final moments. Charges or matters: manslaughter but not guilty to the murder of 18-year-old Azzam Raguragui at Finsbury Park, Dundrum, Dublin 14 on May 10, 2019. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• May 10, 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2020-09-04 Publication

Why: " The judge explained that the court deals with matters in a clinical way, which although appropriate, "brings its own effects and causes emotions to run very high. CNI source report

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Read the original CNI report