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Jury shown baseball bats in trial of man accused of murder
Summary
During a murder trial in the Central Criminal Court, the jury heard that on 10 October 2013, a fight involving two baseball bats broke out on Main Street, Swords. Jooda Akanbi, aged 39, was charged with intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to 45‑year‑old Taiwo Jamani and with murdering him on 13 November 2013. Akanbi pleaded not guilty, claiming self‑defence. Detective Garda James Tracey testified that Jamani was lying on the ground when Akanbi arrived, that Jamani had grabbed a bat from Akanbi's boot, and that Akanbi then struck Jamani's head with another bat. Akanbi was arrested at 12.40pm on suspicion of assault causing harm. The court heard from Deputy State Pathologist Dr Michael Curtis, who described Jamani's skull fractures as caused by severe blunt force trauma. Two baseball bats recovered from Akanbi's car were shown to the jury. The trial continues before Mr Justice Tony Hunt with a jury of five women and seven men.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury shown baseball bats in trial of man accused of murder. Charges or matters: intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to 45-year-old Taiwo Jamani on that occasion; both charges. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 10th, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 13th, 2013 Other
- October 10th Other
- 2015-04-17 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to 45-year-old Taiwo Jamani on that occasion; both charges (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- The Central Criminal Court
- Main Street
- Beaumont Hospital
- Ashton Avenue
- admissions enroute to Coolock Garda Station
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