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Soldier F Trial: Defense Questions Key Witness Reliability

10/14/2025

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The Belfast trial of Soldier F, accused of murdering two men on Bloody Sunday 1972, proceeds.
Defence barrister Mark Mulholland KC argues key witness Soldier H's evidence is unreliable due to inconsistencies.
Mulholland says the prosecution lacks civilian corroboration, contradicting the testimonies of Soldiers G and H.
He notes it is unfair that he cannot challenge Soldier H's claims because H invoked self-incrimination.

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Story summary

The Belfast trial of Soldier F, accused of murdering two men on Bloody Sunday 1972, proceeds.
Defence barrister Mark Mulholland KC argues key witness Soldier H's evidence is unreliable due to inconsistencies.
Mulholland says the prosecution lacks civilian corroboration, contradicting the testimonies of Soldiers G and H.
He notes it is unfair that he cannot challenge Soldier H's claims because H invoked self-incrimination.