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Son of man fatally injured in Christmas Eve shooting to be tried at non-jury court
Summary
At the Special Criminal Court, the matter was adjourned to July 16 for a mention. The court, presided over by Mr Justice Tony Hunt with Mr Justice Paul Burns and Judge Sinead Ní Chúlacháin, heard an application by State solicitor Ciara Vibien to have Brandon Hennessy tried at the non-jury court. Hennessy, 21, is accused of violent disorder under Section 15 of the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994, allegedly using or threatening violence at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on December 24. He is the son of Jason Hennessy Sr, who was fatally injured in the shooting and died 11 days later. Another victim, Tristan Sherry, died of blunt-force trauma. Seven others are also involved in the proceedings. David Amah, Michael Andrecut, Noah Musueni, and Wayne Deegan are charged with murder. Jaures Kumbu is charged with unlawful possession of a submachine gun at the steakhouse on the night. A 17-year-old boy and Jonas Kabangu are charged with violent disorder. The court did not record any pleas, findings, or sentences, as the case remains at the procedural stage of trial preparation. The matter was not concluded but adjourned to allow for the listing of all matters for mention on the specified date.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Son of man fatally injured in Christmas Eve shooting to be tried at non-jury court. Charges or matters: unlawful possession of a submachine gun at the steakhouse on the night. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 24 Incident
- July 16 Adjournment
- Christmas Eve Incident
- 2024-07-08 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: unlawful possession of a submachine gun at the steakhouse on the night (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: At the Special Criminal Court today, Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding, sitting with Mr Justice Paul Burns and Judge Sinead Ní Chúlacháin, adjourned the matter to July 16 when all matters are listed for mention.
Accused
Charges: unlawful possession of a submachine gun at the steakhouse on the night (Alleged Or Contested)
Outcome: At the Special Criminal Court today, Mr Justice Tony Hunt, presiding, sitting with Mr Justice Paul Burns and Judge Sinead Ní Chúlacháin, adjourned the matter to July 16 when all matters are listed for mention.
Places mentioned
- Special Criminal Court
- Blanchardstown
- Dublin
- Portrane
- Portrane Road
- Donabate
- Sheephill Avenue
- Corduff Park
- Linnetsfield Avenue
Topics
Public Order Stage Trial Violent Crime
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