Episode 307: Why are we all so obsessed with true crime as entertainment?

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Jonathan Gill refused bail in the High Court now awaits decision around extradition to the North

Murder accused Jonathan Gill has been refused bail in the High Court and now awaits a decision around his extradition to Northern Ireland where he is wanted for the murder of Robbie Lawlor.Nicola talks to Niall Donald about Gill and his extradition challenge the Encrochat evidenc ...  Show more

Donaldson Trial: ‘It is their word against his word’, defence tells jury

A prosecution barrister has told a jury that the two complainants in the case against Jeffrey Donaldson had ‘No reason to lie’. But Jeffrey Donaldson’s barrister has told the jury to look at evidence ‘dispassionately’, and that “When all is said and done, it is their word against ...  Show more

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