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Episode 805: Man accused of murdering Tristan Sherry wants to use 'provocation' as legal defence
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Murder accused Michael Andrecut has asked the Special Criminal Court if he can argue provocation as a partial defence to the charge against him relating to the death of steakhouse gunman Tristan Sherry.
Sherry was killed after he assassinated Jason Hennessy Snr at a Blanchardstown restaurant on Christmas Eve last year.
Andrecut who is 23 is one of a group of young men before the court accused of overpowering and killing the gunman immediately after the shooting.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the ongoing case.
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