Farmer who killed neighbour with teleporter sees jail term increased from five to nine years
DPP had appealed leniency of Michael Ferris’ sentence for manslaughter of Anthony O’Mahony
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Provocation defence widely used in murder trials despite calls for change
If accused can subjectively show they felt provoked manslaughter verdict can be given
Kerry farmer killing: Provocation ‘a controversial defence’
Several legal authorities call for provocation to be replaced or codified in legislation
No legislation in place to specifically deal with ‘crow bangers’
Authorities regularly receive complaints over the use of the devices
Family of Kerry farmer claim ‘justice not served’ by court
Anthony O’Mahony’s niece claims trial was ‘another example’ of ‘victim blaming’
Manslaughter victim had reputation ‘shredded’ in trial, says brother
‘The last thing Anthony saw were the forks of that teleporter being driven at him’
Kerry farmer sent forward for trial over death of neighbour
Michael Ferris charged with murdering Anthony O’Mahony at Ballyduff last April
Farmer charged with murdering neighbour in Co Kerry
Michael Ferris from Rattoo, Ballyduff, is charged with murder of Anthony O’Mahony
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