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"Dishonest" former murder accused-turned State's evidence denies online abuse of ex-girlfriend
Summary
The Special Criminal Court trial of Kevin Braney, 44, of Tallaght, Dublin 24, continued before Mr Justice Paul Coffey. Braney has pleaded not guilty to the murder of dissident republican Peter Butterly in March 2013 and the unlawful possession of a semi-automatic pistol. Protected witness David Cullen, who turned State's evidence after his murder charge was dropped, was cross-examined regarding his credibility. Cullen admitted to past dishonesty, including retaining WPP rent allowance and avoiding prosecution for harassment of an ex-girlfriend, which he denied. The court heard that Cullen was sentenced on July 2, 2014, to seven years in prison for unlawful possession of a firearm, with three and a half years suspended. The trial remains ongoing, with the defence challenging the witness's reliability and the prosecution presenting evidence of the shooting at The Huntsman Inn in Gormanston.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: "Dishonest" former murder accused-turned State's evidence denies online abuse of ex-girlfriend. Charges or matters: murdering dissident republican Peter Butterly nearly six years ago; the unlawful possession of a semi-automatic pistol at the Huntsman Inn on the day of the shooting. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- April 21, 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- March 5 Other
- January 2018 Incident
- March 5, 2013 Incident
- March 6, 2013 Incident
- July 2014 Incident
- July 2 2014 Incident
- 2018-11-28 Publication
Why: Following this, Mr Condon suggested that this was "clear recognition" of what a profoundly dishonest man he was because this was not his money to spend and yet he did. CNI source report
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering dissident republican Peter Butterly nearly six years ago; the unlawful possession of a semi-automatic pistol at the Huntsman Inn on the day of the shooting (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: On July 2 2014, Cullen was sentenced to seven years in prison, with three and a half years suspended, for possession of the firearm.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Glenshane Crescent
- Tallaght
- Dublin
- Gormanston
- Brackenwood Avenue
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