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Murder trial witness denies he is "manipulative, devious liar"

Summary

In the Central Criminal Court trial of Gary Walsh, the barrister Brendan Grehan SC cross‑examined witness Colm Campbell. Campbell testified that he saw Walsh punching and kicking Cathal Sweeney in his bedroom, but he could not recall the assault in the living room, even after hypnosis. He suggested he might have been in a blackout or had suppressed the memory. Grehan challenged Campbell's account, proposing that he might be a manipulative liar trying to distance himself from the events. Campbell denied this, insisting he was not conveniently forgetting or lying. The case remains before Mr Justice Michael Moriarty and a jury of twelve. The trial concerns Walsh's murder charge of Sweeney, who was killed on 8 February 2014 at Walsh's flat in Ashdale Gardens, Terenure. Walsh has pleaded not guilty to murder but guilty to manslaughter. The proceedings continue.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Murder trial witness denies he is "manipulative, devious liar". Charges or matters: murdering their friend, Cathal Sweeney; murder but guilty to manslaughter at Mr Campbell's flat in Ashdale Gardens, Terenure. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• 8th February 2014 Incident
• 2017-04-26 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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