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Murder accused "relieved" since shooting of Shane Rossiter
Summary
In a murder trial, Maurice Power, 31, pleaded not guilty to the killing of Shane Rossiter on 17 October 2012 in Tipperary. Prosecutor Anthony Sammon SC confirmed that Power told Garda Adrian Cooke that the incident was over, that he would go to jail and that no one else would be harmed. Power said the weapon was destroyed in pieces with a grinder and that he felt "very relieved, like a serious weight was lifted" and that he was safer and happier since the shooting. During cross‑examination, defence counsel Dominic McGinn SC questioned Garda Larry Burgan about time spent with Power outside formal interviews, alleging bullying and cajoling. Burgan denied this, stating that Power's statements were voluntary. The trial is proceeding before a jury of seven women and five men presided over by Justice Deirdre Murphy.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused "relieved" since shooting of Shane Rossiter. Charges or matters: murdering Shane Rossiter in Co. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- October 17 Other
- 2014-05-22 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Shane Rossiter in Co (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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