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Jury sworn-in for man accused of murder when he was teenager
Summary
A jury has been sworn in to hear the trial of 20‑year‑old Dean Kerrie, accused of murdering 25‑year‑old fisherman Jack Power in Waterford on 26 July 2018 when Kerrie was 17. Kerrie pleaded not guilty to the single charge of murder. The trial will be heard by a panel of seven women and five men at the Central Criminal Court, with the prosecution opening the case tomorrow. Judge Paul McDermott warned jurors to avoid media and social media and focus solely on the evidence presented in court.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Jury sworn-in for man accused of murder when he was teenager. Charges or matters: murdering Jack Power (25) at Shanakiel, Dunmore East, Co Waterford, on July 26, 2018, when he was 17. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- July 26, 2018 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2022-06-27 Publication
Case subjects
Defendant
Charges: murdering Jack Power (25) at Shanakiel, Dunmore East, Co Waterford, on July 26, 2018, when he was 17 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
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