退休的Garda Eamon O'Neill否认27项企图妨害司法的指控, Retired Garda Eamon O’Neill denies 27 charges of trying to obstruct justice, saying his actions followed long-standing police practices.

退休的爱尔兰警察总监Eamon O ' Neill对27项企图扰乱司法程序的指控表示不服罪,辩称非正式地处理交通传票是长期的内部做法,而不是犯罪行为。 Retired Garda Superintendent Eamon O’Neill has pleaded not guilty to 27 charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice, arguing that handling traffic summonses informally was a long-standing internal practice rather than a criminal act. 他的辩护坚持认为,警察的酌处权,包括警告和对轻微事件的不起诉,历来是有效维持治安的一部分。 His defense maintains that police discretion — including warnings and non-prosecution in minor incidents — has historically been part of effective policing. 检察官指称,他与一名农民和一名前首席督导员通信,引用电话和短信,对案件进行了不当干预。 Prosecutors allege he improperly intervened in cases through communications with a farmer and a former chief superintendent, citing calls and text messages. 包括O ' Neill的妻子在内的4名现役军官是共同被告。 Four serving officers, including O’Neill’s wife, are co-accused. 该审判仍在进行中。 The trial remains ongoing.