Three men acquitted of murdering journalist Lyra McKee
Three men were acquitted of murdering Belfast journalist Lyra McKee on July 4, 2026. Justice Patricia Smyth delivered not guilty verdicts after a nonjury trial in Belfast Crown Court that spanned two years. McKee, aged 29, was shot during a riot in Derry on April 18, 2019, while covering anti-police protests.
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Published 03 Jul 2026, 20:20 UTC · Updated 03 Jul 2026, 20:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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