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Further charge for man facing trial in connection with dissident republican murder
Summary
A Dublin man, Ray Kennedy, 39, was charged at an out‑of‑term sitting of the Special Criminal Court on Tuesday with an act intended to pervert the course of justice by destroying a mobile telephone SIM card. The SIM card was in his possession on 6 March 2013, the day Peter Butterly, a 35‑year‑old father of two, was shot dead outside The Huntsman Inn in Gormanston, Co. Meath. Kennedy had previously been charged in September 2017 with membership of an unlawful organisation, the Irish Republican Army, also known as Oglaigh Na hÉireann. He was warned of a warrant and given a copy of the charge sheet. Kennedy appeared before the three‑judge court wearing a black hoodie and jeans, stood as requested, and was served a book of evidence.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Further charge for man facing trial in connection with dissident republican murder. Charges or matters: membership of an unlawful organisation, styling itself the Irish Republican Army, otherwise Oglaigh Na hÉireann, otherwise the IRA on the same date. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 6, 2013 Incident
- September 2017 Incident
- October 7 Adjournment
- 2019-09-17 Publication
Why: Following this, Sgt Judge explained that he later met Mr Kennedy in the precincts of the court, where he handed him a copy of the charge sheet and explained it to him. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: membership of an unlawful organisation, styling itself the Irish Republican Army, otherwise Oglaigh Na hÉireann, otherwise the IRA on the same date (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: Mr Kennedy was remanded on continuing bail with the same terms and conditions until that date.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Whitestown Drive
- Blanchardstown
- Dublin
- McDonough Caravan Park
- Triton Road
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