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'Trouble arrived' at murder accused's doorstep, defence tells jury

Summary

In a Central Criminal Court hearing, Brendan Grehan SC defended John Titiloye, who pleaded not guilty to the murder of Ademola "Dizzy" Giwa, 25, on 10 August 2021. Grehan argued the incident was a spontaneous reaction to a confrontation involving Titiloye's father and Giwa, not a premeditated act. He claimed Titiloye acted in defence of his father after a dispute over a stolen scooter and a debt owed to Samson Fayemi. Grehan highlighted CCTV footage showing the father's involvement and the rapid escalation of the altercation, suggesting Titiloye's use of a knife was a defensive response. The prosecution, led by John Byrne SC, maintained that Titiloye intentionally stabbed Giwa in the neck with the intent to kill, and that no justification existed for the act. The case remained at the jury's deliberation stage.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: 'Trouble arrived' at murder accused's doorstep, defence tells jury. Charges or matters: murdering Ademola "Dizzy" Giwa (25) in the Mac Uilliam Road area in Tallaght on August 10 2021. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• August 10 2021 Other
• August 9 Hearing Or Sentence
• April 9 Other
• 2023-05-22 Publication

Why: He said there had never been the slightest argument between Mr Titiloye and Mr Giwa and that there was no reason for the accused to have been in conflict with the deceased. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Theft Violent Crime

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Read the original CNI report