Three Men Acquitted of Murdering Journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland

Three men accused of the 2019 murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland have been found not guilty. The verdict was delivered in court, concluding a high-profile trial.

3 Jul, 08:14 — 3 Jul, 19:02

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Why this matters

Lyra McKee's death sparked widespread condemnation and highlighted ongoing sectarian tensions in Northern Ireland. Her murder was a significant event, drawing international attention to the fragility of peace in the region and the dangers faced by journalists covering civil unrest.

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What sources agree on

Three men were found not guilty of the murder of Lyra McKee
Lyra McKee was a journalist
McKee was shot during disturbances/rioting in Derry/Londonderry in April 2019
The trial was a non-jury trial

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Three men from Derry were found not guilty of murdering Lyra McKee.

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Lyra McKee was 29 years old when she died.

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The non-jury trial heard evidence over several months.

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BBCHigh37d ago

Three men found not guilty of Lyra McKee murder

The 29-year-old was shot while observing rioting in Londonderry in April 2019.

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The GuardianMostly Factual37d ago

Three men found not guilty of murdering journalist Lyra McKee

McKee, 29, died after being hit by a bullet as she observed rioting in Derry in Northern Ireland in April 2019 Three men from Derry have been found not guilty of murdering the journalist Lyra McKee in 2019. McKee, 29, from Belfast, died after being hit by a bullet as she stood close to police vehicles while observing rioting in the Creggan area of Derry on 18 April 2019. The New IRA claimed responsibility for the killing. Continue reading...

By Matthew Weaver

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DWHigh36d ago

Lyra McKee: 3 men acquitted of killing N. Irish journalist

McKee was killed while covering clashes between Republicans and police in 2019. Judge Patricia Smyth said evidence was insufficient for a conviction, while McKee's family expressed disappointment.

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The IndependentMostly Factual37d ago