Lyra McKee Verdict Delivered | Dublin News

Three men accused in the 2019 murder of journalist Lyra McKee have been acquitted by a judge in Belfast, clearing them of joint enterprise murder charges. McKee, 29, was fatally shot during a chaotic night in Derry amid violence and police presence; the New IRA claimed responsibility. The trial, held without a jury, focused on whether the defendants were part of a plan that led to her death — and the court found no sufficient evidence to convict. While the legal chapter closes for them, the grief and unanswered questions for McKee’s family and the community remain. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/966fe6f6b9412d57