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Guerin family urges murderer to acknowledge his actions
The family says an admission from Brian Meehan would matter as the Parole Board weighs release after 27 years in prison.
- The family of murdered journalist Veronica Guerin is urging Brian Meehan to acknowledge his role in her killing as he approaches potential release from prison within the next year.
- Meehan, the only person convicted for Guerin's death, drove the stolen motorcycle carrying the gunman who shot the 37-year-old reporter on the Naas Road in Dublin on June 26, 1996.
- Currently serving his life sentence in an open facility, Meehan has spent nearly 27 years behind bars and receives gradual temporary release as part of his rehabilitation process.
- Brother Jimmy Guerin believes his sister was denied justice, saying an acknowledgment 'wouldn't be a great comfort, but it would be something small' from Meehan before release.
- Marking the 30th anniversary of the murder, officials note Guerin's death triggered significant legislative reforms and established the Criminal Assets Bureau, which has returned more than €220m to the State.
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