Man Charged with Brutal Machete Attack on Elderly Neighbor Faces Murder Conviction
Dublin, Ireland – The trial of Patrick McDonagh, accused of a brutal machete attack on his neighbor, has led to impassioned closing arguments from both the prosecution and the defense. The prosecution contends that the evidence clearly shows McDonagh’s lethal intention in the attack, while the defense argues that his mental disorder substantially diminishes his responsibility for the killing. Prosecution barrister Philipp Rahn emphasized the nature and extent of the injuries inflicted on the victim, …