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Tipp murder accused told gardai he would do "15 to 20 years" following death of Shane Rossiter
Summary
In a murder trial in Tipperary, Maurice Power, aged 31, pleaded not guilty to the killing of Shane Rossiter, aged 29, on 17 October 2012. The court heard that Power told Gardaí he would "do 15 to 20 years knowing that it is over" after Rossiter's death. He claimed he had decided to keep Rossiter close and did not want to show fear. When asked if he could have repaired the relationship, Power said the situation had been ongoing for years and that he would have been dead five times over. He denied regret, stating he did not want to look over his shoulder. Garda Adrian Cooke denied that Power was pressured into making the statement, and the trial continues before a jury presided by Justice Deirdre Murphy.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Tipp murder accused told gardai he would do "15 to 20 years" following death of Shane Rossiter. Charges or matters: murdering Shane Rossiter (29) in Co. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- October 17 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2014-05-23 Publication
Why: "I suggest the reason was to put pressure on Mr Power to make a confession. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Shane Rossiter (29) in Co (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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