Breaking: All four men in the Belfast rape trial have been found not guilty and are free of all charges – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Breaking: All four men in the Belfast rape trial have been found not guilty and are free of all charges




In a unanimous decision, all four men have been found not guilty of rape, exposure of perverting the course of justice in the Belfast rugby rape trial.

Ulster and Ireland rugby player Paddy Jackson has been acquitted of rape and sexual assault with his team mate Stuart Olding also acquitted of rape.

Their friend Blane McIlroy has been found not guilty of exposure amd Rory Harrison has been found not guilty of perverting the course of justice.

The jury reached the unanimous verdicts on all counts after almost 4 hours of deliberation.

All four men are walking free this afternoon.

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