Leaving Cert student accused of Tristan Sherry murder sent for trial to Special Criminal Court

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Noah Musueni was a juvenile when initially charged but has since turned 18 and can be identified

Four men are accused of murdering Tristan Sherry at Browne's steakhouse on Christmas Eve last, minutes after he shot Jason Hennessy Sr. Photograph: Stephen Collins/Collins PhotosA Leaving Certificate student accused of murdering gunman Tristan Sherry, who died after fatally shooting a man in a Dublin restaurant on Christmas Eve, has been sent forward for trial to the non-jury

The DPP had furnished a certificate under section 46.2 of the Offences Against the State Act that in this case, “the ordinary courts are inadequate to secure the effective administration of justice”. The judge greed to grant a return-for-trial order.Judge Binchy told the accused, who is from Corduff Park, Corduff, that he must notify the prosecution if he intends to use an alibi.She warned him that he must obey bail conditions, and granted legal aid, including senior counsel representation.

However, counsel submitted anonymity in that matter has been continued pending a possible Supreme Court appeal. In a High Court hearing in January, Mr Justice Tony Hunt had said a gangland-type scenario sprang to mind and he refused to grant the youth bail.

 

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