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Heated exchange between both sides at Tirado manslaughter trial

October 5, 2007
By Matt McFarland

ALBANY -- There was a heated exchange between both sides in the Edwin Tirado manslaughter trial in Albany. Tirado is charged in the death of a 13 year old boy with autism. The tension outside of court Friday was between Edwin Tirado's lawyer Brian Donohue and the victim's father Michael Carey. Testimony during day 5 of the trial was filled with accusations. Edwin Tirado's attorney called prosecution witness Nadeem Mall a liar regarding his testimony on Thursday. Mall was the person driving the van the day that Jonathan Carey was restrained and later died. Carey's father claims the attorney is lying.

"If you didn't say it on that occasion, it means you made it up later to make your story sound good," said Brian Donohue commenting on the testimony of Nadeem Mall. Standing next to him Michael Carey interrupted saying "that's not true, that's not true at all," he said.

"I'm not here to debate Mr. Carey," replied Donohue.

"Nadeem Mall told the police that he covered for Edwin Tirado and what Mr. Donohue is doing is lying radically," said Carey. He has fabricated numerous stories. He should be embarrassed at himself and ashamed of himself. What he is doing is disgusting, "he said.

Michael Carey is reacting to the cross examination of Nadeem Mall in court Friday. On Thursday, Mall testified he heard Tirado say "I think I killed him, "referring to Jonathan Carey.

During cross examination Mall admitted that he lied to police during his initial interview and never told anyone else what he allegedly heard Tirado say.

Tirado's attorney poked holes at Mall's character. Brian Donohue says Mall took a plea deal because he says he was responsible for the night Carey died. Donohue also pointed out that Mall was fired from a job at the Center for Disability Services prior to working for O.D. Heck.

Michael Carey, Jonathan's father says Edwin Tirado is the one on trial and not Nadeem Mall. In a shaken voice Carey told reporters,""Edwin took the life from my son, and that's the truth."

The Prosecution rested its case Friday. The court will be closed on Monday for Columbus Day. The defense will begin its case on Tuesday when Edwin Tirado is expected to take the stand.

 

 

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