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Christmas eve assassination trial to hear closing speeches next week

Summary

In a Special Criminal Court hearing, three men—Noah Musueni, David Amah, and Michael Andrecut—are on trial for the murder of gunman Tristan Sherry, who fatally shot Jason Hennessy Snr at a Christmas Eve party in Browne's Steakhouse, Blanchardstown, on 24 December. The court will hear closing speeches next Wednesday, with the Director of Public Prosecutions presenting her case and the defence arguing that the accused were provoked by Sherry's shooting, potentially reducing the charge to manslaughter under provocation law. The trial is adjourned until then. Separately, Jonas Kabangu, Diarmuid O'Brien, and Brandon Hennessy are charged with violent disorder for the same event. The proceedings remain at the pleading stage, with no verdict yet announced.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Christmas eve assassination trial to hear closing speeches next week. Charges or matters: murder; violent disorder. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 24 Hearing Or Sentence
• Christmas Eve Other
• 2024-12-06 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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