A former paratrooper known as Soldier F has been found not guilty at Belfast Crown Court of committing two murders and five attempted murders on Bloody Sunday in Londonderry in 1972.
Judge Patrick Lynch heard evidence across a four-week trial which included statements by two of Soldier F’s colleagues.
While the prosecution argue this is key evidence that places Soldier F in Glenfada Park North and opening fire, the defence say Soldiers G and H are unreliable witnesses.
Soldier F has been present at Belfast Crown Court for each day of the trial with his identify concealed behind a curtain in the court room.
Relatives of the men killed and supporters have attended each day of the trial.
Northern Ireland’s Veterans’ Commissioner David Johnstone and Paul Young from the Northern Ireland Veterans Movement have also observed proceedings.