Derry man at heart of new controversy?

The next skeleton in the cupboard would seem to be Bart Fisher, the man convicted of the manslaughter of James McGinley. He issued a statement at the weekend stating that he was not a member of either the IRA or Sinn Fein but, according to Morning Ireland, is currently being held on the political wing (sound file) of Magherberry Prison.

Update: The family has denied most of the allegations.


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