2018-06-28
Son of man found civilly liable for Omagh bombing withdraws appeal
Stage: Appeal
Plea: Guilty
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Murphy was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years imprisonment with the final 18 months suspended while McKevitt was sentenced to eight-and-a-half years imprisonment by the non-jury court. McKevitt withdrew an appeal against the severity of his sentence on Monday after the Court of Appeal reminded his lawyers of the court's full powers – that the Court of Appeal has power to increase sentences as well as reduce them.