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Murder accused tells trial that deceased kicked in door of home and attacked family
Summary
In a murder trial, 20‑year‑old Dean Kerrie, who was 17 at the time of the incident, testified that Jack Power, 25, entered his home in Portarlington by kicking the front door. Kerrie claimed Power threatened his mother and that Power's attempt to remove a knife from Kerrie's hand led to an accidental stabbing. Kerrie described being choked, thrown to the floor, and later seeing Power's knife on his brother's bed. He said he tried to move out of the way of a kick and that Power's loss of footing caused the stab. Prosecutor Michael Delaney argued the stabbing was deliberate, not accidental, and that Kerrie's statements were false. The case remains in court, with the jury hearing Kerrie's account and the prosecution's counter‑arguments. The trial continues before Justice Eileen Creedon. Dean Kerrie pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Murder accused tells trial that deceased kicked in door of home and attacked family. Charges or matters: murdering Jack Power at Shanakiel, Dunmore East, Co Waterford on July 26, 2018. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 26, 2018 Other
- August 2019 Incident
- 2022-02-11 Publication
Why: He also denied he had a guilty mind about what had happened between him and Mr Power because he "planted" the wrong knife on the floor. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: murdering Jack Power at Shanakiel, Dunmore East, Co Waterford on July 26, 2018 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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