Springfield, MA – Today, Congressman Richard E. Neal released the following statement after Soldier F was acquitted of seven counts of murder and attempted murder during the Bloody Sunday massacre in Northern Ireland.
“My thoughts today are with the families of the victims of Bloody Sunday following the disappointing decision in the case of Soldier F. For decades, I have stood firmly alongside these families in their pursuit of justice and accountability. My conviction about what truly happened on that terrible day in Derry, and the subsequent efforts to deny the truth to the family members of the thirteen victims, has never wavered.
“The victims and their families are on the right side of history, and their strength and resilience throughout this process have been remarkable. As a leader of the Friends of Ireland Caucus in the U.S. Congress, I stand ready to work with them until they finally achieve the closure and accountability they rightfully deserve.”
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