What is the alleged connection between the accused and the New IRA?

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Accused Allegedly Linked to New IRA in Journalist's Death Investigation

Paul McIntyre, 51, and Christopher Gillen, 38, are alleged by the prosecution to be connected to the New IRA paramilitary group. This group is implicated in orchestrating the rioting that occurred on April 18 in Londonderry, the same night journalist Lyra McKee was shot and killed.
Alleged Role in Rioting

The prosecution presented evidence suggesting McIntyre and Gillen's involvement in the April 18 rioting. Security camera and mobile phone footage purportedly shows two masked men, whose clothing matched that of the defendants, exiting a hijacked tipper truck. These individuals are alleged to have carried and deployed petrol bombs towards police officers.
New IRA's Claim of Responsibility

The New IRA has officially claimed responsibility for the killing of Lyra McKee, a 29-year-old journalist who was shot in the head. The prosecution's assertion links the accused directly to this organisation, which is said to have orchestrated the disturbances on the night of the shooting.
Bail Refused Amidst Paramilitary Allegations

Both Paul McIntyre and Christopher Gillen were refused bail at Londonderry's magistrates' court. McIntyre faces additional charges including the arson of a hijacked vehicle, while Gillen is also charged with the arson and hijacking of a tipper truck. Despite the prosecution's allegations, Judge Barney Mcelholm noted there was no direct evidence of the men belonging to a paramilitary organisation but acknowledged they were "part of an organisation with a defined ideology."

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