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Appeal court upholds Grumpy Jack's murder conviction

Summary

Peter Kenny, aged 35, was convicted of the murder of John Carroll, 33, who was shot in Grumpy Jack's pub in the Coombe on 18 February 2009. The Central Criminal Court jury found Kenny guilty and he received a mandatory life sentence on 19 July 2011. On appeal, the Court of Appeal upheld the conviction, stating it was not persuaded that the trial was unsatisfactory or the verdict unsafe. The prosecution alleged Kenny was the pillion passenger who entered the pub and fired the shots. Kenny's defence argued that the evidence of informant Joseph O'Brien was obtained through irregular and illegal means, citing scandalous handling by Gardaí. The Court of Appeal agreed that despite these irregularities, the trial was fair and dismissed the appeal, leaving the conviction and life sentence intact. Peter Kenny pleaded not guilty.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Appeal court upholds Grumpy Jack's murder conviction. Charges or matters: the murder of John Carroll (33) who was shot dead while socialising in Grumpy Jack's pub in the Coombe in Dublin on February 18, 2009. Procedural stage: appeal. Findings: Found guilty

When:

• February 18, 2009 Hearing Or Sentence
• July 19, 2011 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2018-02-20 Publication

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Stage Appeal Violent Crime

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