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Steakhouse assassination trial to take place in November

Summary

The Special Criminal Court will hold a trial in November for seven men charged in the murder of Tristan Sherry, a gangland assassin, at Browne's Steakhouse on 24 December 2023. The court, presided over by Mr Justice Tony Hunt, has announced that an early guilty plea entered before 31 July will result in a 25 percent reduction of the headline sentence. The prosecution, represented by Maddie Grant BL, is prepared to proceed, and the trial is expected to last about four weeks, concluding between 4 November and 21 December. The accused include Noah Musueni (18), Wayne Deegan (26), David Amah (18), Michael Andrecut (22), Jonas Kabangu (18), an unnamed 18‑year‑old, and Jaures Kumbu (18). Their charges range from murder and violent disorder to possession of a submachine gun. Sherry, aged 26, was killed after shooting Jason Hennessy Senior on Christmas Eve 2023. The court will determine the final sentences once the trial concludes.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Steakhouse assassination trial to take place in November. Charges or matters: violent disorder; possession of a submachine gun; murder. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• July 31 Hearing Or Sentence
• November 4 Hearing Or Sentence
• December 21 Hearing Or Sentence
• 24 December 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
• Christmas Eve 2023 Other
• 2024-07-16 Publication

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Topics

Stage Trial Violent Crime

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