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Inquiry Clears Police of Collusion in Hamill Murder

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  • The inquiry found Northern Ireland police did not collude with attackers in Robert Hamill’s 1997 murder.
  • A 290-page report was released Monday after three prosecutions concluded.
  • The inquiry cited wrongful omissions, including failing to properly search a key suspect’s home.
  • Serving RUC officers were found guilty of wrongful omissions, some negligent and others deliberate.
  • The investigation cost £33 million and ran from 2009 to the 2011 report.