Michael Ferris jailed for manslaughter at Central Criminal Court

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Michael Ferris was jailed for five years for manslaughter at the Central Criminal Court, reported on 3 December 2018.

A jury found Ferris not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter by a 10-to-two majority.

The case concerned the death of Anthony O’Mahony after Ferris drove a teleporter into him in north Kerry.

O’Mahony’s family said they believed justice had not been served and described the trial as victim blaming.