Karl Finnegan
Irelanddefense counselMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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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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 TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-06-22
Ireland· 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 TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2026-06-19
Ireland· 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 TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-12-18
Ireland· 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 TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-12-04
Ireland· 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 TimesThe Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·Ireland· 2025-05-23
Ireland· 2025-05-23
