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Judge’s statement gives Colombia Three new hope

Lawyers for three republicans convicted of providing terrorist training to Colombian guerrillas expressed hope today that the verdict would be overturned after a member of the three-judge panel said questioned the evidence that was allowed in court.

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Colombia Three turn down govt protection

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Trio to stay in Colombian prison 'for protection'

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IRA suspects refuse to leave their cell ahead of Colombian trial
'Colombia Three' face abuse as they enter court

Protesters screamed “Killers!” as defence lawyers for three Irishmen entering a Colombian court today.

Fri, 04 Oct, 2002

Lawyers: IRA suspects will not have fair trial

Two suspected IRA members and another man linked to the group, who are accused of giving terror training to Colombian rebels, will have their futures determined by a judge today.

Fri, 04 Oct, 2002

Lawyers say 'Colombia Three' can't get fair trial

Two suspected IRA members and another man linked to the group who allegedly trained Colombian rebels in terrorist tactics cannot get a fair trial, their lawyers said tonight.

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