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Witness felt like he was being "set-up" by deceased

Summary

In the trial of Maurice Power, 31, accused of murdering 29‑year‑old Shane Rossiter on 17 October 2012, a witness, Paul McCarthy, testified that he felt he was being set up by Rossiter. McCarthy, who is now in custody, said he was in the house on Church Lane, Golden, when Rossiter asked him to go outside. He claimed to have seen a gun barrel from a car, ran, and called emergency services after hearing one shot. McCarthy admitted taking drugs that night and that he could not recall details, including Rossiter's name. He also denied calling for weed delivery and said he had told Gardaí he was being set up. The prosecution alleged Power fired two shots, causing Rossiter's death. The trial is set to continue before a jury presided by Ms Justice Deirdre Murphy. Maurice Power pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Witness felt like he was being "set-up" by deceased. Charges or matters: murdering Mr Rossiter in Co. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• October 17, 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2014-05-06 Publication

Why: Under cross-examination by Mr Dominic McGinn SC defending, Mr McCarthy agreed that he had left Dublin for Tipperary because someone had threatened his life. Defence account reported by CNI

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Topics

Drugs Stage Trial

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