Defence challenges evidence of accused who turned prosecution witness in murder trial

Defence lawyers at a dissident republican's murder trial are challenging the evidence of an accused man who turned prosecution witness.

Defence challenges evidence of accused who turned prosecution witness in murder trial
Mon, 30 Jan, 2017 - 18:03

Defence lawyers at a dissident republican's murder trial are challenging the evidence of an accused man who turned prosecution witness.

Peter Butterly (aged 35) was shot dead outside The Huntsman Inn, Gormanstown, Co Meath on March 6th, 2013.

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