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Closing speeches in trial of man accused of threatening to shoot pensioner
Summary
In a Special Criminal Court hearing, Larry McCarthy Jnr, aged 39, faced charges of threatening to kill Noel Moore and to damage Moore's property at Windsor House, Donoughmore, Limerick. The allegations stem from an incident on 28 July 2015, when Moore, a 74‑year‑old market stall‑holder, claimed he saw McCarthy Jnr, described as red‑haired, running across his garden and shouting threats. Moore testified that McCarthy Jnr said, "I'm going to fucking shoot you" and "I'm going to get my buddies to burn your house to the ground." McCarthy Jnr pleaded not guilty to both counts. The prosecution, represented by Ms Diana Stuart BL, cited ongoing family difficulties between the Moore and McCarthy families as context. Defence counsel was retired judge Mr Barry White SC. The three‑judge panel, led by Justice Tony Hunt, remanded McCarthy Jnr in custody pending a verdict scheduled for next Friday. The court will deliver its judgment on that day.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Closing speeches in trial of man accused of threatening to shoot pensioner. Charges or matters: threatening to kill Noel Moore and threatening to damage Mr Moore's property at Windsor House, Donoughmore, Limerick on July 28, 2015; both counts. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 28, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-07-17 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: threatening to kill Noel Moore and threatening to damage Mr Moore's property at Windsor House, Donoughmore, Limerick on July 28, 2015; both counts (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: I believed what he was saying to me, (that) he was capable of doing it, of shooting me." Ms Justice Tony Hunt, presiding, with Judge Martin Nolan and Judge Flann Brennan, remanded Mr McCarthy Jnr in custody until next Friday, when the court will deliver a verdict.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Old Cork Road
- Windsor House
Topics
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