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- Paul Butler, former Sinn Féin MLA, died at home on Wednesday.
- He served as Sinn Féin’s first MLA for Lagan Valley.
- Butler spent nearly 15 years in prison for the 1974 murder of RUC constable John Rodgers.
- After release he worked for victims’ group Relatives for Justice for over 15 years, retiring earlier this year.
- West Belfast MP Paul Maskey said he was incredibly sad about Butler’s passing.