Daniel McDonnell’s murder conviction upheld on appeal

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Daniel McDonnell’s murder conviction was upheld by the Court of Appeal on 20 June 2018, when his appeal was dismissed.

The court found that the trial judge had correctly ruled on the reliability and lawful handling of two letters relied on by the prosecution.

It also held that the trial was fair and that the jury’s verdict was safe.