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IRA trial over dissident republican murder set to open
Summary
The Special Criminal Court will open a trial tomorrow for Laurence Murphy, 62, and Ray Kennedy, 39, who were charged with membership of an unlawful organisation, the Irish Republican Army, in connection with the murder of Peter Butterly, a 35‑year‑old father of two, who was shot dead on 6 March 2013 outside The Huntsman Inn in Gormanston, Co. Meath. Both men pleaded not guilty to the membership charges. Justice Tara Burns, Judge Sarah Berkeley and Judge Michael Walsh remanded them on continuing bail until the trial opens.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: IRA trial over dissident republican murder set to open. Charges or matters: membership of an unlawful organisation. Procedural stage: charge_or_pretrial
When:
- March 6, 2013 Adjournment
- 2019-10-07 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: membership of an unlawful organisation (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: remanded the men on continuing bail until tomorrow
Defendant
Charges: membership of an unlawful organisation (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: remanded the men on continuing bail until tomorrow
Places mentioned
- McDonough Caravan Park
- Triton Road
- Whitestown Drive
- Blanchardstown
- Dublin
- Special Criminal Court
Topics
Stage Charge Or Pretrial Violent Crime
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