Former British soldier David Holden has been found guilty of the manslaughter of a young man as he walked through an army checkpoint in Tyrone more than 30 years ago.
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He's the first veteran to be convicted of an historical offence since the Good Friday agreement.
Aidan McAnespie was shot in the back as he was on his way to a Gaelic football match.
His family welcomed today's ruling - saying they were relieved and happy after their long wait for justice.
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He's the first veteran to be convicted of an historical offence since the Good Friday agreement.
Aidan McAnespie was shot in the back as he was on his way to a Gaelic football match.
His family welcomed today's ruling - saying they were relieved and happy after their long wait for justice.
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