Defence theories 'an insult to memory of Michaela'

Grotesque theories that pointed the finger at the widower of Michaela McAreavey during the trial of the men accused of her murder were an insult to her memory, a prosecutor said.

Theories that pointed the finger at the widower of Michaela McAreavey during the trial of the men accused of her murder were an insult to her memory, a prosecutor said.

Mehdi Manrakhan, who insisted there should be no politics in pursuit of the truth, said the notions canvassed by defence lawyers about John McAreavey were short-lived and quickly abandoned after it was clear they were unfounded.