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Garda can narrate footage of Christmas Eve killer being beaten to death, court rules
Summary
The Special Criminal Court has ruled that Garda Dermot Sloane may narrate CCTV footage of the fatal shooting of Jason Hennessy Snr at Browne's Steakhouse in Blanchardstown on Christmas Eve 2023. Presiding Judge Kerida Naidoo determined that the garda, described as an "ad hoc expert" due to his familiarity with the footage, is entitled to provide a descriptive narrative to highlight relevant aspects, while emphasizing that the three-judge panel will determine the facts. The trial involves Noah Musueni, David Amah, and Michael Andrecut, who are accused of murdering gunman Tristan Sherry after he shot Mr Hennessy. All three pleaded not guilty. Wayne Deegan is also charged with murder but is awaiting a neuro-psychologist report for a later trial. Jonas Kabangu, Diarmuid O'Brien, and Brandon Hennessy are charged with violent disorder, all pleading not guilty. Jaures Kumbu previously pleaded guilty to removing the sub-machine gun used in the killing, which has not been retrieved. The court adjourned the trial to Monday to allow parties time to consider potential edits to the garda's narrative before it is heard.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Garda can narrate footage of Christmas Eve killer being beaten to death, court rules. Charges or matters: removing from the scene the sub-machine gun that was used by Sherry to kill Hennessy. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 24 December 2023 Adjournment
- Christmas Eve Incident
- 2024-11-08 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: removing from the scene the sub-machine gun that was used by Sherry to kill Hennessy (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: removing from the scene the sub-machine gun that was used by Sherry to kill Hennessy (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Outcome: Mr Justice Naidoo adjourned the trial to Monday after the parties asked for time to consider any edits that might be made to the garda's narrative before the court hears Four men are charged with the murder of Tristan Sherry on 24 December 2023, at Browne's Steakhouse, Main Street, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
Accused
Charges: removing from the scene the sub-machine gun that was used by Sherry to kill Hennessy (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Defendant
Charges: removing from the scene the sub-machine gun that was used by Sherry to kill Hennessy (Admitted)
Plea: Guilty
Accused
Charges: removing from the scene the sub-machine gun that was used by Sherry to kill Hennessy (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Accused
Charges: removing from the scene the sub-machine gun that was used by Sherry to kill Hennessy (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Accused
Charges: removing from the scene the sub-machine gun that was used by Sherry to kill Hennessy (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Accused
Charges: removing from the scene the sub-machine gun that was used by Sherry to kill Hennessy (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- The Special Criminal Court
- Main Street
- Corduff Park
- Portrane Road
- Sheephill Avenue
- Linnetsfield Avenue
- Corduff Place
- Blanchardstown
- Sheephill Avenue
- Dublin
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