Summary
A former British soldier, known as “Soldier F,” is on trial in Belfast for murder charges related to the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre in Northern Ireland. This case involves the shooting of unarmed civil rights demonstrators, where 13 people were killed. Families have sought justice for decades, although the trial faces legal challenges.
Key Facts
- The trial involves a former British soldier charged with murders from the 1972 Bloody Sunday incident.
- Soldier F is the only British soldier to be prosecuted for this event.
- Thirteen people died and 15 were wounded when soldiers fired on unarmed demonstrators in Londonderry.
- The prosecution states the civilians were unarmed and posed no threat.
- Soldier F pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and five counts of attempted murder.
- The incident happened during "The Troubles," a conflict in Northern Ireland lasting about 30 years.
- A 2010 review found that soldiers fired at fleeing civilians and then lied about it.
- The trial continues amid legal challenges over evidence and prior case rulings.
