Karl Finnegan
Karl Finnegan is a senior counsel representing the defense in the trial of Marek and Lubomir Puska, who are accused of withholding crucial information related to the murder of Ashling Murphy. His role involves cross-examining witnesses and arguing for the defendants' claims of not guilty.
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Recent news mentions
Prosecuting counsel Karl Finnegan argued that Bouchaker's actions showed an intention to kill.
Jury in Riad Bouchaker trial told of alternative verdicts on attempted murder charges – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-30
Karl Finnegan is the prosecution counsel in the trial of Riad Bouchaker.
‘Absurd’ to suggest Riad Bouchaker’s actions did not show intent to kill, jury told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-29Karl Finnegan was the prosecuting counsel who worked with Dr. Yvonne O’Dowd during the trial.
Child has ‘lifelong and life-limiting’ disability after Parnell Square stabbing, jury told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-25
Karl Finnegan is the prosecuting counsel in Riad Bouchaker's trial.
Riad Bouchaker told gardaí after arrest that he ‘did not want to kill’, court hears – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-22
Karl Finnegan was the prosecutor questioning Det Sgt Padraig Cleary during the trial.
Doctor tells Riad Bouchaker trial he thought girl stabbed at Parnell Square was dead – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-06-19
Karl Finnegan SC is prosecuting the case against Mr. Bouchaker.
Man charged with Parnell Square attack on children unfit to stand trial, court told – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-18Karl Finnegan SC stated that the cigarette box was not an isolated piece of evidence.
Man convicted of trying to strangle woman in park says DNA evidence should not have been introduced at trial – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-04
Defense senior counsel Karl Finnegan cross-examined Det Garda Steers.
Brother of Ashling Murphy murderer told gardaí back medication was affecting his memory – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-23
