Robert McCartney's mother hopes to prick consciences

The mother of murdered Belfast father of two, Robert McCartney today hoped more pressure from senior US politicians would force republicans to help convict her son’s killers.

Robert McCartney's mother hopes to prick consciences
Thu, 16 Mar, 2006 - 08:02
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The mother of murdered Belfast father of two, Robert McCartney today hoped more pressure from senior US politicians would force republicans to help convict her son’s killers.

After a meeting with veteran Democrat Senator Edward Kennedy in Washington, Kathleen McCartney paid tribute to his support.

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