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Attempted murder accused further charged with facilitating gang in murder and drug dealing

Summary

In a Special Criminal Court hearing, Jason O'Connor, 46, of Whitestown Grove, Blanchardstown, was charged with facilitating a criminal gang in murder and drug dealing. O'Connor had previously faced charges for an attempted murder of Charlie Cooper on 5 December 2016, and for possession of a 9 mm firearm and 12 rounds of ammunition with intent to endanger life at the same location and date. The new charges allege that between 2 August 2016 and 7 December 2016, O'Connor, knowing of a criminal organisation, participated in or contributed to activities that could facilitate the commission of a serious offence by that organisation or its members, specifically murder and the sale or supply of controlled drugs. The charges are under Section 72 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006. The case is adjourned to 11 June for mention, and O'Connor has been granted free legal aid for the new charges.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Attempted murder accused further charged with facilitating gang in murder and drug dealing. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 5, 2016 Incident
• August 2, 2016 Incident
• December 7, 2016 Incident
• June 11 Adjournment
• 2024-05-16 Publication

Case subjects

Places mentioned

Topics

Drugs Stage Trial Violent Crime

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