Soldier B, meanwhile, was to be prosecuted for the murder of 15-year-old Daniel Hegarty in the city six months later. These reviews follow a recent court ruling that caused the collapse of another Troubles murder trial involving two military veterans. Ex-paratrooper Soldier F was also accused of the attempted murders of Patrick O’Donnell, Joseph Friel, Joe Mahon and Michael Quinn. He faced a seventh supporting charge of the attempted murder of a person or persons unknown on the day. 'I pay tribute to the two veterans and their families for the dignity and fortitude they have shown.

Source: The Nation July 02, 2021 12:00 UTC