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John Edward McNicholl

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Two men fighting extradition linked to RUC murder claim authorities cannot hold cases 'in their back pocket'

Two men fighting extradition linked to RUC murder claim authorities cannot hold cases 'in their back pocket'

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025

They said the British authorities had made decisions against extradition - or had failed to make a decision - on numerous occasions over half a century.

Two pensioners (70s) granted leave to appeal extradition over RUC officer murder

Two pensioners (70s) granted leave to appeal extradition over RUC officer murder

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

John Edward McNicholl (73) is charged with murdering an RUC officer and attempted murder, while Seamus Christopher O'Kane (74) is charged with possession of firearms

Two men (70s) who escaped from Maze Prison to be extradited over RUC officer murder

Two men (70s) who escaped from Maze Prison to be extradited over RUC officer murder

Thu, 20 Mar, 2025

The extradition warrant was issued four days prior to the commencement of the Legacy Act, which limits criminal investigations and prosecutions related to Troubles era offences.

Extradition request for 1975 constable murder is 'abuse of process', says barrister

Extradition request for 1975 constable murder is 'abuse of process', says barrister

Wed, 19 Jun, 2024

John Edward McNicholl (72) of Newmills, Letterkenny, County Donegal and Seamus Christopher O'Kane (73) of Scalestown, Dunshaughlin, County Meath are wanted in the UK.