Fury as lone British veteran charged with murder over two Bloody Sunday killings
“Meanwhile members of the Provisional IRA have beenSoldier F, of 1 Para, fired 13 rounds on the day and admitted killing four – but denied murder.
Meanwhile families of the victims said they were “disappointed” more soldiers were not facing prosecution. Mickey McKinney, whose brother Willie was shot dead, said: “Everyone deserves justice, including those whose loved ones were murdered by the British state.” This action is doubly despicable when you consider that so many IRA terrorists were given early release, Royal Pardons and letters of comfort.
Families of those killed gathered in Londonderry for the landmark decision near the scene of the infamous shootings in Derry’s Bogside, many in tears after the announcement. “I wish to clearly state that where a decision has been reached not to prosecute, this this is no way diminishes any finding by the Bloody Sunday Inquiry that those killed or injured were not posing a threat to any of the soldiers.”
“And the Government will urgently reform the system for dealing with legacy issues. Our serving and former personnel cannot live in constant fear of prosecution.”ANOTHER Troubles veteran Dennis Hutchings was on Thursday fighting in the Supreme court against a decision to have a non-jury trial. Pointing at the nearby Houses of Parliament, Hutchings added: “These people sent us there to do the job. Yes, things happened.
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