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Soldier F, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, is charged with the murders of James Wray and William McKinney on 30 January 1972 – the day when members of the Parachute Regiment shot dead 13 civil rights protesters on the streets of Derry. He is also accused of five attempted murders during the incident in Derry’s Bogside area, namely of Joseph Friel, Michael Quinn, Joe Mahon, Patrick O’Donnell and a person unknown. Advertisement He has pleaded not guilty to the seven counts. Judge Patrick Lynch heard evidence across a four-week trial, which included previous statements made by two other paratroopers, referred to as G and H, who were present in Glenfada Park North along with F. James Wray, left, and William McKinney, who died on Bloody Sunday.Bloody Sunday Trust / PA Images Bloody Sunday Trust / PA Images / PA Images While the prosecution argue the statements provide direct evidence that Soldier F had opened fire in the area, the defence say Soldiers G and H are unreliable witnesses. Last week, the judge dismissed a no-case-to-answer application by defence on the basis of unreliable evidence being relied on by the prosecution and allowed the statements to be admitted. Related Reads Bloody Sunday: Judge to deliver verdict in trial of Soldier F next week Soldier F trial hears of ‘pandemonium’ on Bloody Sunday Crucial hearsay evidence of shots fired has been allowed in trial of Soldier F Soldier F has been present at Belfast Crown Court for each day of the trial with his identify concealed behind a curtain in the courtroom. He did not give evidence on his own behalf either before the trial or during it. Relatives of the men killed and supporters have attended each day of the trial. Northern Ireland’s Veterans’ Commissioner David Johnstone and Paul Young from the Northern Ireland Veterans Movement have also observed proceedings. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Support The Journal Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Bloody Sunday: Judge expected to deliver verdict in trial of Soldier F”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “Bloody Sunday: Judge expected to deliver verdict in trial of Soldier F”. Your Feedback Your Email (optional) Report a Comment Please select the reason for reporting this comment. 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