Ray Kennedy guilty of perverting course of justice

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Ray Kennedy was found guilty of perverting the course of justice by the Special Criminal Court on 17 May 2021. The charge concerned destroying a mobile phone SIM card during the investigation into Peter Butterly’s murder.

The court found Kennedy’s actions were a calculated attempt to minimise his involvement in the investigation, after rejecting challenges concerning phone evidence and his arrest.

Kennedy was granted bail because of unusual family circumstances, and sentencing was adjourned to 21 June.