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The Guardian - UK

Aidan McAnespie killing: Ex-UK soldier David Holden avoids jail

David Holden handed three-year suspended sentence for manslaughter for the 1988 shooting of Aidan McAnespie.

Al Jazeera

Ex-soldier gets suspended sentence for Northern Ireland 'Troubles' manslaughter

The first former British soldier to be convicted of an offence related to the region's "Troubles" since a 1998 peace deal has been given a suspended sentence for the manslaughter of a Catholic man shot dead in Northern Ireland in 1988.

Reuters

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Veteran convicted of Troubles killing to be sentenced

In November, David Jonathan Holden, 53, was convicted of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988.

Evening Standard

Witch hunt against former soldiers continues, says military veterans group

Paul Young of the Northern Ireland Veterans Movement was speaking following the conviction of a former soldier for manslaughter.

The Independent UK

‘Mixed emotions’ as relatives remember those not alive to see guilty verdict

Former soldier David Jonathan Holden was found guilty of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in Co Tyrone in 1988.

The Independent UK

Former British soldier David Holden guilty over 1988 Troubles killing of Aidan McAnespie at army checkpoint

Trial judge Mr Justice O’Hara said the former soldier had given a 'deliberately false account' of what happened

Irish Mirror

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Operation: Wolf Hound review – old-fashioned war movie gets decent bang for its buck

Doing its best on a budget, you can’t help but sympathise with this straight-to-streamer that’s so schlocky it’s … sweet

The Guardian - UK

Tulsa shooting highlights threats doctors face over care

The deadly mass shooting at an Oklahoma medical office by a man who blamed his surgeon for pain following back surgery underscores the escalating threats doctors face

The Independent UK

‘Shots which killed man were fired accidentally, former soldier told police’

David Jonathan Holden, 52, is on trial at Belfast Crown Court accused of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988.

The Independent UK

Soldier trial adjourned due to ‘circumstances beyond control’

A prosecuting barrister was described as unable to be at court due to circumstances beyond everyone’s control.

The Independent UK

Soldier ‘pale and shocked’ after ‘accidental discharge’ of bullets

Aidan McAnespie died in the incident in Aughnacloy, Co Tyrone in February 1988.

The Independent UK

Soldier charged with Troubles killing acted with negligence, court told

David Holden is on trial at Belfast Crown Court accused of the manslaughter of Aidan McAnespie in February 1988.

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