Justice for Toyosi Shittabey

Justice for Toyosi Shittabey

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4 June 2020
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Started by Tatiana Haley

2 April 2010,  Irish student Toyosi Shitta-Bey (15 July 1994 – 2 April 2010) was fatally stabbed in Tyrrelstown, Dublin. Nigerian born Toyosi has been living in Dublin since 4 years old.2 April 2010 Shittabey was with "four black males and five white females" when they crossed through a park beside the house of Paul Barry's brother, Michael Barry. One of the girls asked for the light of a cigarette from Paul and Michael. A row then allegedly ensued with name calling and "racist undertones". A fight subsequently broke out. The group fled the scene and the brothers decided to pursue the group in a car. They found the group at a roundabout in Tyrrelstown. Paul got out and approached the group. Toyosi approached Paul, who had a knife, Paul then stabbed Toyosi in the heart. Paul then went back to the car where, it was alleged, Michael Barry had remained and both men drove off.The brothers Paul Barry and Michael Barry were charged with murder, but Paul was found dead on the morning of the beginning of the trial.At the start of the trial, the prosecution said they were seeking a conviction of murder for Michael Barry who they alleged rendered it possible for his brother to carry out the act of stabbing Shittabey. Michael Barry pleaded not guilty. Witnesses testified that Michael Barry had not carried out the act of killing Toyosi, but that he had driven his brother to the place where the stabbing occurred. The judge directed the jury to pronounce a verdict of not guilty, and Michael Barry was acquitted in December 2012. This is a miscarriage of justice. We are demanding justice for Toyosi and his family.By signing this petition we are hoping to raise awareness for Toyosi and his family!

 

 

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