IRSP:  Killer of IRSP Comrade Hessie Phelan Convicted 


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source: irsp@netwizards.net  Wed Apr 28 05:26:13 1999

21 April 1999

         Killer of IRSP Comrade Hessie Phelan Convicted

The Irish Republican Socialist Party's International Department 
welcomed today's verdict in the Hessie Phelan murder trial. The
six week trial of New York police officer Richard Molloy ended
with his having been found guilty of second-degree manslaughter.

Justice has been served, and seen to be served, in a prompt, even
urgent manner. We commend the fortitude of Hessie family, friends,
and comrades. They fought long and hard to achieve the justice which
today's verdict has returned.  At this moment, upon hearing of our 
thoughts at this moment, having witnessed a chink of armour of the 
American justice system,  we are mindful of others seeking justice
from American courts.

Let this encourage the campaigners for justice for Mumia Abu-Jamal, 
as he sits on death row, to keep on fighting as the Phelan family did. 
Likewise to the supporters of John McNicholl in Pennsylvania, hold 
on and keep fighting, we say.

Members of the United States Congress are preparing to back an 
independent inquiry into the slaying of Rosemary Nelson in the 
occupied six counties of Ireland. Perhaps they are willing to also
suggest an independent review be undertaken to investigate the
framing of Mumia by the Philadelphia police as well. Perhaps they
will advocate that an independent review of the INS be undertaken
to find out what motivated the witch-hunt of John McNicholl. Clearly
the sectarian Royal Ulster Constabulary cannot be trusted to 
investigate a case in which their members may have been 
participants, but it is dubious whether the Philadelphia police
are likely to be relied upon to review their own behaviour, or
whether the Immigration and Nationalisation Service could be
relied upon to investigate itself either.

Nonetheless, the Hessie's comrades in the Irish Republican Socialist
Movement find some comfort for the loss of their friend and comrade
at the hands of one of New York City's killer cops through the verdict
handed down by the court.

Our sincere condolenses are extended to the family and friends
who must still bear the sense of loss brought about by his murder,
and our sincere gratitude to all those who helped wage this pursuit
of justice.

Tony O'Hara
International Department Secretariat
Irish Republican Socialist Party 
 
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