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Jury begins deliberations in trial of man accused of murdering another in broad daylight with baseball bat

Summary

The jury has begun deliberations in the Central Criminal Court trial of 39‑year‑old Jooda Akanbi, charged with murdering 45‑year‑old Taiwo Jamani on Main Street, Swords, on 10 October 2013. Akanbi claims he acted in self‑defence when he struck Jamani with a baseball bat, but the prosecution argues it was a fight and that he had the intent to kill or seriously injure. Judge Tony Hunt explained that the jury could find Akanbi guilty of murder, not guilty of murder, or not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter if they believed he used excessive force in self‑defence. The judge emphasised that a unanimous verdict was required and that the jury would review evidence including the bats and gloves. The jury deliberated for an hour and four minutes before returning home, with deliberations to resume the next morning.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Jury begins deliberations in trial of man accused of murdering another in broad daylight with baseball bat. Charges or matters: murdering 45-year-old Taiwo Jamani on November 13th, 2013, the date of his death in hospital due to a severe, traumatic brain injury; murdering his fellow Nigerian. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 10th, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• November 13th, 2013 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2015-04-23 Publication

Why: He explained that they could reach the manslaughter verdict either if they were not satisfied he had the necessary intent to kill or seriously injure or if they thought he acted in self defence, but used excessive force. Defence account reported by CNI

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Read the original CNI report