Murder accused claims former partner carried out killing of Michael Foley in Cork
Daniel Hourigan is on trial for the murder of Michael Foley in Cork, Ireland, and has testified that his former partner was responsible for the killing. Hourigan claims he attempted to protect his partner, who he believed was pregnant, during the incident.
Why it matters
This is a high-profile criminal case involving allegations of domestic violence and complex legal testimony.
A man on trial for murder has claimed in evidence to a jury that his then partner carried out the killing and he tried to protect her as he believed she was pregnant with his child.
The article provides a factual account of the court proceedings and the defendant's testimony without editorializing.
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