First Conviction: 04 - Verdict

First Conviction: 04 - Verdict

From First Conviction by RTÉ Documentary on One

October 22, 2025 · 28 min · Season 10 · Episode 4

About this episode

The episode discusses the court case against Sayeed and Halawa regarding charges of FGM and child cruelty.

Sayeed and Halawa are facing two charges in court - an act of FGM against their daughter, and child cruelty. If found guilty, they face up to 14 years in prison. Despite all medical witnesses agreeing FGM did happen, as Sayeed takes the stand to give evidence, he is confident the truth will come out… 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 and Ciarán…

People in this episode

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

Topics covered

  • FGM
  • child cruelty
  • court case
  • legal proceedings
  • family
  • true crime

Keywords

  • FGM
  • child cruelty
  • court
  • Sayeed
  • Halawa
  • true crime
  • legal case
  • documentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RTÉ Investigates, RTÉ

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