Bail denied in blackmail case

The Ulster Democratic Party (UDP) leader, Mr Gary McMichael, and its chairman, Mr Joe English, offered to act as bailsmen yesterday…

The Ulster Democratic Party (UDP) leader, Mr Gary McMichael, and its chairman, Mr Joe English, offered to act as bailsmen yesterday for a man accused of blackmail. The judge refused the application by Mr George King (39), of Highcairn Drive, Belfast, who wanted to be best man at his brother's wedding.

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