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<p>Mickey McKinney, a brother of Bloody Sunday victim William McKinney (Liam McBurney/PA)</p>

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Government footing Soldier F defence bill ‘flies in face of Cameron’s apology’

Mickey McKinney, whose brother was one of those killed in the shootings in Derry in 1972, described as “hurtful” learning that the UK Government paid more than £4 million to defend Soldier F.

<p>Relatives of the men killed and supporters have attended each day of the trial.</p>

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Verdict expected in Soldier F trial over Bloody Sunday murders

<p>Family members of those killed on Bloody Sunday arrive at Belfast Crown Court. Picture: Niall Carson/PA</p>

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Judge rules that ‘decisive’ statement evidence can be heard in Soldier F trial

Soldier F court case

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Bloody Sunday shootings ‘unjustified and gratuitous’, soldier F murder trial told

Soldier F court case

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Family of Bloody Sunday victim hails ‘momentous day’ as Soldier F trial begins

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Long-awaited trial of former soldier accused of Bloody Sunday murders to begin

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Pre-trial rulings due in Bloody Sunday prosecution of Soldier F

Ex-paratrooper Soldier F, who cannot be identified, is accused of murdering James Wray and William McKinney when members of the Parachute Regiment shot dead 13 civil rights protesters on the streets of Derry in January 1972

Fri, 06 Dec, 2024

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Loyalist activist reports SDLP leader to parliamentary standards watchdog

SDLP leader Colum Eastwood has been reported to Parliament’s standards watchdog after he said he would not take part in a criminal investigation into an alleged unnotified parade involving the Bloody Sunday families.

Thu, 04 Jan, 2024

Soldier F to face trial accused of Bloody Sunday murders

Soldier F to face trial accused of Bloody Sunday murders

A former soldier is to stand trial accused of two murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry in 1972.

Thu, 14 Dec, 2023

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Military hearsay statements ‘can be used in Soldier F’s Bloody Sunday trial’

Military hearsay statements can be used as evidence in the trial of a veteran known as Soldier F who is accused of two murders on Bloody Sunday in Derry.

Fri, 25 Aug, 2023

Bloody Sunday 50th anniversary

Evidence against Soldier F over Bloody Sunday murders to be heard in January

The proceedings are due to last a number of weeks across January and February, but will not sit on the anniversary of the killings in Derry on January 30

Fri, 07 Oct, 2022

Bloody Sunday 50th anniversary

Resumption of Bloody Sunday prosecution delayed for 24 hours after court mix-up

The scheduled resumption of the prosecution of a military veteran for two murders on Bloody Sunday has been adjourned for 24 hours after a mix-up over what court it was due to be heard in.

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

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Brother of Bloody Sunday victim hopes Solider F ruling is ‘step closer to justice’

“I hope this is a step closer to justice. This thing has been dragged out for so many years it is just ridiculous."

Wed, 23 Mar, 2022

Bloody Sunday 50th anniversary

Judge quashes decision not to proceed with Soldier F Bloody Sunday prosecution

Delivering the ruling in Belfast, Lady Chief Justice Mrs Siobhan McKeegan said the decision by the PPS not to continue the prosecution “crossed the threshold of irrationality”

Wed, 23 Mar, 2022

Bloody Sunday 50th anniversary

Bloody Sunday families 'will not be silenced' with proposed amnesty, families warn

Hundreds of people have attended a commemoration event to mark the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday

Sun, 30 Jan, 2022

Bloody Sunday 50th anniversary

President Higgins pays tribute to Bloody Sunday victims honoured through rights 'won at great cost'

In a virtual address on Sunday, Mr Higgins paid tribute to the victims of Bloody Sunday and all those who lost their lives throughout the Troubles

Sun, 30 Jan, 2022

Bloody Sunday 50th anniversary

Corbyn expresses ‘outrage’ that no-one convicted for Bloody Sunday murders

The former Labour Party leader said there are many people, including some in Westminster, who want to put justice beyond the reach of the Northern Ireland population

Sat, 29 Jan, 2022

Mick Clifford Podcast: Aoife Moore on how Bloody Sunday shaped whole communities

Mick Clifford Podcast: Aoife Moore on how Bloody Sunday shaped whole communities

Irish Examiner political correspondent Aoife Moore is a native of Derry. She is also a niece of one of those murdered on that day, Patrick Doherty.

Listen | Sat, 29 Jan, 2022

Flames pour from Embassy

Dubliners recall burning of British Embassy after Bloody Sunday

Nearly every Dubliner has a story about the day the British Embassy was burnt down in the capital, as the country bristled with anger over Bloody Sunday.

Fri, 28 Jan, 2022

Bloody Sunday families say battle for justice goes on after 50 years

Bloody Sunday families say battle for justice goes on after 50 years

Families of those killed on Bloody Sunday have vowed they will continue to fight for justice ahead of the 50th anniversary of one of the darkest days in Northern Ireland’s history.

Thu, 27 Jan, 2022

Coronavirus - Wed Jan 12, 2022

Taoiseach set to attend Bloody Sunday memorial service

The Taoiseach will lay a wreath at the memorial to the victims of Bloody Sunday as part of a service this weekend, organisers have said.

Thu, 27 Jan, 2022

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TDs hold minute’s silence to mark Bloody Sunday anniversary

Politicians in the Dáil, sitting side-by-side as restrictions on numbers in the chamber were lifted, stood silently to mark the events in Derry 50 years ago

Tue, 25 Jan, 2022

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Bloody Sunday families to challenge decision against ex-soldier prosecutions

Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service (PPS) announced in 2019 that one veteran, known as Soldier F, would face charges

Thu, 22 Apr, 2021

Bloody Sunday 100th Anniversary

Ireland remembers 14 killed on Bloody Sunday 100 years ago

Dozens more were injured in the 1920 killings which came during Ireland’s War of Independence.

Sat, 21 Nov, 2020

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Family ties revealed in Cork woman's search for truth about 1920 Bloody Sunday massacre

The first to be killed on Bloody Sunday was 11-year-old William Robinson, perched on a tree outside Croke Park, trying to catch a glimpse of the game.

Fri, 20 Nov, 2020