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3 men acquitted in killing of journalist shot while covering Northern Ireland protest

2026-07-03T14:15:39Z LONDON (AP) — Three men were acquitted of murder Friday in the killing of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot by a member of a dissident Irish Republican Army splinter group while covering a 2019 riot in Northern Ireland. Justice Patricia Smyth issued.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from AP says: 2026-07-03T14:15:39Z LONDON (AP) — Three men were acquitted of murder Friday in the killing of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee, who was shot by a member of a dissident Irish Republican Army splinter group while covering a 2019 riot in Northern Ireland. Justice Patricia Smyth issued.

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  • Primary source: AP
  • Published: Jul 3, 2026, 2:23 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Crime & Justice
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