退休的Garda Eamon O'Neill否认27项企图歪曲司法的指控, Retired Garda Eamon O’Neill denies 27 charges of trying to pervert justice, citing longstanding internal practices.

退休的爱尔兰警察总监Eamon O'Neill否认27项企图歪曲司法的指控,指称高级官员经常根据长期惯例和内部指令处理交通传票,他说这些并非非法。 Retired Garda Superintendent Eamon O’Neill denies 27 counts of attempting to pervert justice, alleging that high-ranking officers routinely handled traffic summonses under longstanding practice and internal directives, which he says were not illegal. 他声称,目前GNBCI规则并不改变这一长期惯例,维持治安的酌处权,例如发出警告,至关重要。 He claims the current GNBCI rules do not change this long-standing custom and that discretion in policing, such as issuing warnings, is essential. 他辩护说,调查起源于先前已审结的案件,而检方则引用短信和电话记录,将他与撤回案件的努力联系起来。 His defense argues the investigation stems from a prior cleared case, while prosecution cites text messages and call records linking him to efforts to withdraw cases. 4名现役军官,包括他的妻子,是共同被告。 Four serving officers, including his wife, are co-accused. 审判继续。 The trial continues.