# Dublin Stabbing Trial Intensifies | Belfast News

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-06-29T14:33:02+00:00
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In a gripping Dublin courtroom, the prosecution paints Riad Bouchaker as a cold-blooded killer in the November 2023 Parnell Square stabbing that left five injured—including three children—demanding guilty verdicts on all eight charges. They dismiss defense claims of no intent or mental impairment, citing CCTV and eyewitnesses that prove lethal intent, even suggesting his later regret and “thank God no one died” comments reveal chilling awareness. The defense, however, urges calm, framing Bouchaker as a human being, not a monster, and challenges the evidence on attempted murder charges, asking jurors to consider what justice looks like for their own families. With final jury instructions looming, the stakes are high as the jury weighs vengeance against truth. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/33d8bc9cdbf7072f

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