Wayne Kinsella’s murder conviction appeal dismissed

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Wayne Kinsella’s appeal against his murder conviction was dismissed by the Court of Appeal in a judgment delivered on 23 October 2018.

Kinsella was found guilty of murdering Adil Essalhi on 21 May 2012. The murder occurred on 6 January 2011, and Kinsella had admitted being present but denied taking part.

His defence argued that civilian witnesses had colluded to protect Michael Kinsella, and that CCTV showing his presence did not prove participation. The appeal court rejected those arguments, upholding the trial judge’s treatment of corroboration, witness credibility and the confidential informant issue.

The appeal court was composed of Birmingham J., Edwards J. and McCarthy J., with judgment delivered by Birmingham J.