Summary
YouTube has removed the channels of Stephen McCullagh, who was convicted of murdering his pregnant partner, Natalie McNally. McCullagh used a pre-recorded YouTube video as a false alibi during the investigation of the murder. He faces a life sentence and will learn the minimum time he must serve in May.
Key Facts
- Stephen McCullagh was convicted of murdering his partner, Natalie McNally, who was 15 weeks pregnant.
- McCullagh used a pre-recorded gaming stream on YouTube as a false alibi for the night of the murder.
- The gaming stream was already demonetized but stayed on the channel during the court process.
- YouTube removed McCullagh's channels for breaking its creator responsibility rules.
- McCullagh will receive his minimum prison term in May.
- Justice Minister Naomi Long commented on the challenges of regulating social media platforms.
- Long expressed concerns about people profiting from criminal notoriety.
