As the Irish Times breaking news report points out, after a lengthy failed battle to prevent the case going to court, the trial of prominent Provisional IRA member Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane – in relation to the kidnapping of businessman Don Tidey in 1983 – is expected to finally begin today in the Republic of Ireland’s Special Criminal Court. Adds Opening remarks from the trial. And a BBC report.
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