Three men found not guilty in Lyra McKee murder trial

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Judge Ms Justice Smyth found Paul McIntyre, 58, Peter Cavanagh, 38, and Jordan Gareth Devine, 25, not guilty of the joint enterprise murder of journalist Lyra McKee in a non-jury trial at Belfast Crown Court. McKee, 29, was shot and killed on April 18, 2019, after being struck by a bullet while observing disturbances near police vehicles in the Creggan area of Derry. The prosecution said the three men had accompanied a lone gunman that night and encouraged or assisted him, while the New IRA claimed responsibility for McKee’s death. Defence barristers criticised the quality of the case, which was described in court as almost entirely circumstantial. Ms Justice Smyth is continuing to deliver judgment on other charges in the long-running trial.

Sarah Creighton

@saraita101.bsky.social

The two men charged with the murder of Lyra McKee have been found Not Guilty by the Judge. Thoughts with Lyra's family and Sara rn. Justice for Lyra forever.

9945d ago

doghog42.bsky.social3

Ah fuck. Justice for Lyra forever ❤️

Leif Боднарчук 🍁 🇺🇦1

Blimey. Do you know if the police are looking for anyone else?

Jr Johnson1

Peace and love are really just a front For all the hate we hold beneath that no one dares confront They say it’s great to see this place back on its feet But what have we learned Empty words and still we burn Are we so far down we can’t get turned On this dead end street?

The National Union of Journalists

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The NUJ has expressed solidarity with the family, partner, and friends of murdered journalist Lyra McKee ahead of the long-awaited verdict at the Belfast Crown Court today. www.nuj.org.uk/resource/jud...

3945d ago

Louth For Ever 🦋

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Solidarity & love & respect & dignity to the family and loved ones of Lyra McKee today. #Spéirghorm

Belfast mural of Lyra McKee: “It won’t always be like this. It’s going to get better.”

4845d ago

Channel 4 News

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As three men are found not guilty of the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in 2019, her family say they will continue their fight for justice for the rising star, whose impact endures internationally. ✉️ Read our latest newsletter, by Alex Thomson:

2944d ago

Tristan Stewart-Robertson

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I was privileged to have spoken to Lyra McKee for years and met her once. I do not pretend to know how awful her partner, family and friends must feel today with justice denied. The world isn't the same without her but accountability for those who killed her would at least be... something.

2145d ago

RTÉ News

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#Breaking Three men have been found not guilty of the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Derry in 2019

1245d ago

Izzy Kamikaze

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The non-jury trial heard evidence over several months against three men accused over Lyra’s death. www.thejournal.ie/lyra-mckee-s...

1345d ago

Sarah Kay

@k-interarma.bsky.social

In a non-jury trial, 3 accused have been found non guilty of the murder of my good friend Lyra McKee. Judge argued that guilt couldn’t be beyond a reasonable doubt. We always needed someone to testify. It never happened. Everyday I think of how much we’ve lost. Her courage and talent. Her laugh.

945d ago

Frank Wynne

@terribleman.com

Today, as the Belfast courts failed convict three suspects for their alleged involvement in the murder of Lyra McKee, it is worth watching the short film produced after her death, based on her writing:

744d ago

Secrets & Spies Podcast: Global Affairs | Intelligence

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Three men accused of murdering journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland more than seven years ago have been found not guilty. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

245d ago

NUJ London Freelance

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Some lovely tributes to #LyraMckee from the wider NUJ family. "Lyra was a shining star with so much to offer. As this chapter closes we continue to mourn Lyra but will also take time to celebrate her remarkable contribution to journalism," - Séamus Dooley, NUJ.

145d ago

Belfast Telegraph

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Lyra McKee murder trial: Judge regretful that not guilty verdicts will ‘bring little comfort’ to family and friends

144d ago

il Post

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In Irlanda del Nord tre uomini sono stati assolti per l’omicidio della giornalista Lyra McKee, nel 2019

145d ago

Invalid Handle News

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145d ago

The Little News Bot

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Three men found not guilty of Lyra McKee murder The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpd357j7020o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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