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News|CourtsCourt finds former British soldier not guilty in Bloody Sunday murder trialVictims’ relatives and Northern Ireland’s political leader condemn verdict over 1972 Derry massacre.

A British soldier, identified as Soldier F due to a court anonymity order, has been acquitted by a Belfast court on charges related to the Bloody Sunday incident. This decision has been met with disapproval from victims' relatives and Northern Ireland's…

MBy Mark JensenOct 24, 20252 min read

A British soldier, identified as Soldier F due to a court anonymity order, has been acquitted by a Belfast court on charges related to the Bloody Sunday incident. This decision has been met with disapproval from victims' relatives and Northern Ireland's political leader.

Soldier F faced accusations of murdering James Wray and William McKinney and attempting to murder five others during an event over 50 years ago when soldiers opened fire on unarmed civil rights marchers in Derry.

On Thursday, Judge Patrick Lynch of Belfast Crown Court delivered a verdict acquitting Soldier F of two murder charges and five counts of attempted murder. Soldier F remained unseen behind a curtain during the announcement.

The incident, which occurred on January 30, 1972, involved British paratroopers opening fire on civil rights protesters in Derry, resulting in 13 immediate fatalities, with an additional victim succumbing to injuries later. This event significantly impacted the period known as the Troubles.

Initial investigations, such as the 1972 Widgery Tribunal, largely exonerated the soldiers involved. However, a subsequent inquiry, the Bloody Sunday Inquiry (Saville Inquiry) in 2010, determined there was no justification for the shootings, identifying paratroopers as having fired at fleeing unarmed civilians.

This decision has been met with disapproval from victims' relatives and Northern Ireland's political leader.
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In light of the Saville Inquiry, Northern Irish authorities initiated a murder investigation, leading to Soldier F's trial for two murders and five attempted murders.

Judge Lynch acknowledged that the soldiers lost military discipline, firing with intent to kill, but concluded that the case did not meet the required burden of proof. He attributed this to delays affecting the defense's ability to challenge evidence effectively.

The trial proceeded without a jury, and Soldier F did not testify, citing unreliable recollection of the events.

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Following the verdict, reactions included criticism from victims' families and political figures. A spokesperson for the UK government reaffirmed a commitment to addressing past events while supporting those who served during this challenging period in Northern Ireland's history.

Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill expressed her dissatisfaction with the verdict, highlighting the ongoing denial of justice for the Bloody Sunday families.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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