Newscast The Bloody Sunday Murder Trial
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Oct 23, 2025 
Sara Girvin, BBC's Ireland correspondent, shares chilling details from the Bloody Sunday trial, revealing the court's emotional scenes and the judge's strong condemnation of the Parachute Regiment. Sumi Somaskanda discusses Trump's bold sanctions against Russia, marking a pivotal shift in US policy, while Steve Rosenberg analyses the potential fallout for major Russian energy firms and the implications for Ukraine. The conversation dives into the complexities of legal accountability and evolving international relations.
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Judge Condemns Conduct But Rules Acquittal
- The judge found that soldiers fired at unarmed civilians and sometimes shot them in the back, showing loss of military discipline.
- Nonetheless, the prosecution failed to prove Soldier F's guilt beyond reasonable doubt, leading to acquittal.
Witnesses Recount Harrowing Survival Tactics
- Witnesses described harrowing scenes, with some pretending to be dead to avoid further shooting by paratroopers.
- Soldiers G and H recounted firing but their claims that victims were armed were rejected by the judge and earlier inquiries.
Trial Gave Families Public Vindication Without Conviction
- Families value the scrutiny and public acknowledgement that victims were innocent, despite disappointment at the lack of conviction.
- The Saville report and the judge reiterated that the victims posed no threat and many were shot while fleeing.