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Charge of causing serious harm dropped against murder accused

Summary

During a trial at the Central Criminal Court, Jooda Akanbi, aged 39, faced charges of murdering 45‑year‑old Taiwo Jamani with a baseball bat on 13 November 2013, the day of Jamani's death at Beaumont Hospital. The case also included a separate charge of intentionally or recklessly causing serious harm to Jamani on 10 October 2013, when the two men fought on Main Street, Swords. Akanbi pleaded not guilty to both charges, claiming self‑defence. Judge Tony Hunt announced that the second charge would be struck from the indictment, describing it as a precautionary, non‑fatal allegation that was now superfluous because the death was attributed to the accused's actions. The trial continued with the remaining murder charge. The article reports only the procedural decision to drop the second count and does not state any verdict or sentencing. The trial was ongoing at the time of reporting.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Charge of causing serious harm dropped against murder accused. Charges or matters: murdering 45-year-old Taiwo Jamani on November 13th, 2013, the date of his death in Beaumont Hospital; both charges. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 10th, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• November 13th, 2013 Other
• 2015-04-21 Publication

Why: He explained that it was an allegation of a non-fatal offence. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report