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Witness has conviction for wasting police time, trial of man accused of murdering pregnant woman hears

Summary

In the trial of a Derry man accused of murdering a pregnant woman, a prosecution witness, Stephen Cahoon, 43, has a conviction for wasting police time. Cahoon pleaded not guilty to the murder of Jean Teresa Quigley, 30, on 26 July 2008. Prosecution counsel read two statements made by witness James Casey, who had previously given them to police on 29 July 2008. Casey described a relationship between Cahoon and Quigley as "rocky" and alleged that Cahoon had hit, grabbed, kicked and slapped Quigley, and taped her mouth to stop her screaming. Defence counsel cross‑examined Casey, noting his conviction for wasting police time and questioning his credibility, including claims of police pressure and threats. The trial continues on Thursday morning.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Witness has conviction for wasting police time, trial of man accused of murdering pregnant woman hears. Charges or matters: murdering Jean Teresa Quigley (30) at Cornshell fields in Derry on July 26th, 2008. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 26th, 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 29, 2008 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 26 2008 Other
• July 28 2008 Incident
• August 1 Other
• July 26 Other
• 2015-11-24 Publication

Why: "Because of the pressure all the time, they were saying they would keep me there for a long time," said Mr Casey. CNI source report

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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