Before hearing the pleas from both sides, the judge told the court that as 'there are a number of issues that I have to consider', he would not pass sentence on Friday
A former soldier found guilty of killing a man at an army checkpoint in Northern Ireland more than 30 years ago is to be sentenced next week.
He was the first veteran to be found guilty of a historical offence in Northern Ireland since the Good Friday Agreement.Before hearing the pleas from both sides, the judge told the court that as "there are a number of issues that I have to consider", he would not pass sentence on Friday.Regardless of what sentence is handed down, the veteran will only serve a maximum of two years in jail under the controversial early release provisions of the 1998 Good Friday peace agreement.
But trial judge Mr Justice O'Hara said he was satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that Holden was guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence.
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