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Jail for man who followed and punched man who broke into his home, leading to fatal fall
Summary
Ian Moore, 31, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment for the unlawful killing of Jason Kearney, 25, who had broken into Moore's home on 12 September 2020. Moore claimed he had heard noises, entered the house, and punched Kearney once after a brief confrontation. Kearney fell, hit his head, and died ten days later in a coma after the ventilator was turned off. Moore said he had no intention to use a knife he had been given by his pregnant partner and that he had returned to the scene to call emergency services and assist Kearney until an ambulance arrived. The court noted Moore's lack of prior convictions, his guilty plea, remorse, and cooperation with investigators as mitigating factors. The judge emphasised that Moore had taken the law into his own hands and that the act was impulsive, emotional and violent, but not pre‑meditated.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jail for man who followed and punched man who broke into his home, leading to fatal fall. Charges or matters: the unlawful killing of Jason Kearney at Seville Place, Dublin 1, on September 12, 2020. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- September 12, 2020 Other
- September 2, 2020 Other
- 2022-03-30 Publication
Why: ", Ms Kearney told Moore, "My brother lost his life because of your actions and for that I will never forgive you. CNI source report
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Charges: the unlawful killing of Jason Kearney at Seville Place, Dublin 1, on September 12, 2020 (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) By Fiona Ferguson & Brion Hoban A man who followed and punched a father-of-four who broke into his home, leading to a fall that resulted in fatal head injuries, has been jailed for two years. Judge Greally sentenced Moore to two years imprisonment.
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