McKevitt trial set to start today

A top republican was due to go on trial today accused of masterminding the Real IRA.

McKevitt trial set to start today
Wed, 18 Jun, 2003 - 07:00

A top republican was due to go on trial today accused of masterminding the Real IRA.

Michael McKevitt, 53, the suspected Real IRA leader, is the first man to be charged in the Republic of Ireland with directing terrorism.

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