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Trial date set for men charged in connection with dissident republican murder
Summary
A trial date of 2 October 2018 has been set at the Special Criminal Court for five men charged in connection with the murder of dissident republican Peter Butterly. The 35-year-old was fatally shot outside The Huntsman Inn in Gormanston, County Meath on 6 March 2013. Books of evidence were served on the defendants during proceedings before the non-jury court. Michael McDermott of Ballinagh, County Cavan faces charges including murder, membership of an unlawful organisation, and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Kevin Braney of Tallaght, Dublin and Frank Murphy of Bettystown, County Meath face similar charges. Laurence Murphy of Bettystown and Ray Kennedy of Blanchardstown, Dublin are charged with membership of an unlawful organisation. The trial is estimated to last up to ten weeks. Additional legal representation has been approved for each defendant.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Trial date set for men charged in connection with dissident republican murder. Charges or matters: murder of Peter Butterly; membership of an unlawful organisation (IRA); possession of a 9mm Beretta semi-automatic pistol with intent to commit murder; possession of seven rounds of 9mm ammunition; possession of a 9mm calibre Beretta model 9000s semi-automatic pistol; possession of seven rounds of 9mm ammunition with intent to commit murder. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 6, 2013 Incident
- March 5, 2013 Incident
- 2nd October 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2017-12-15 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murder of Peter Butterly; possession of a 9mm Beretta semi-automatic pistol with intent to commit murder; possession of seven rounds of 9mm ammunition; membership of an unlawful organisation (IRA) (Alleged Or Contested)
Defendant
Charges: murder of Peter Butterly; membership of an unlawful organisation (IRA); possession of a 9mm calibre Beretta model 9000s semi-automatic pistol; possession of seven rounds of 9mm ammunition with intent to commit murder (Alleged Or Contested)
Defendant
Charges: membership of an unlawful organisation (IRA) (Alleged Or Contested)
Defendant
Charges: murder of Peter Butterly; membership of an unlawful organisation (IRA); possession of a 9mm Beretta semi-automatic pistol with intent to commit murder; possession of seven rounds of 9mm ammunition (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Riverdale House
- Ballinagh
- Cavan
- Glenshane Crescent
- Tallaght
- McDonough Caravan Park
- Triton Road
- Whitestown Drive
- Blanchardstown
- Brackenwood Avenue
Topics
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