Jake Kearney pleads guilty to handgun possession

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Jake Kearney’s sentencing for unlawful handgun possession was adjourned at the Special Criminal Court on 29 June 2020.

He had pleaded guilty on 5 May to possessing a Grandpower semi-automatic pistol at Oscar Traynor Road, Santry, Dublin 9, on 30 October 2019.

The court heard that eight 9mm bullets were found in the pistol’s magazine, and that the handgun was functional.

Presiding judge Mr Justice Tony Hunt adjourned sentencing until 30 July.