First Conviction: 03 - Trial One

First Conviction: 03 - Trial One

From First Conviction by RTÉ Documentary on One

October 15, 2025 · 27 min · Season 10 · Episode 3

About this episode

Sayeed and Halawa face their trial in Ireland, maintaining their innocence amidst a complex legal battle.

Having had their children under supervision and monitored by authorities for three years, and having had to sign on bail twice weekly during that time, Sayeed and Halawa finally face trial, the first of its kind in Ireland. They continue to say the crime never happened and hope that finally, someone will listen… If you have any information or knowledge about this story please email us documentaries@rte.ie or investigations@rte.ie or you can give us an anonymous tip via rte.ie/firstconviction Credits: First Conviction is hosted by Ruth Negga. It's written and produced by Tim Desmond and Liam O’Brien working together with the RTÉ Investigates team of reporter Pam Fraher, producer Philip Gallagher, assistant editor Aoife Hegarty and Editor David Doran. Sound design by Ciarán Cullen. Sayeed’s words are given voice by Steve Hartland and Halawa’s by Esosa Ighodaro. Legal advice from Deirdre Ann Kelly & Eleanor Bleahene. Original music written by Mel Mercier & performed by Karl Nesbitt, Paul O’Donnell, Niwel Tsumbu, Clara Sanabras with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra conducted by Gavin Maloney. Orchestral String Arrangements by Áine Delaney. Music recording engineers, Donncha Moynihan…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ruth Negga, Tim Desmond, Liam O’Brien, Philip Gallagher, Aoife Hegarty, David Doran, Mel Mercier

Topics covered

  • trial
  • true crime
  • Ireland
  • justice system
  • family
  • supervision
  • legal proceedings

Keywords

  • trial
  • Ireland
  • true crime
  • justice
  • supervision
  • family
  • legal advice
  • documentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RTÉ, RTÉ Investigates, RTÉ Concert Orchestra

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