Defendants' Stories Are 'Riddled with Incredibility' ; Closing Speeches Begin in Moat Case
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THE alleged accomplices of murderous gunman Raoul Moat's were "party to his offences" and not hostages, prosecutors have claimed.
In his closing speech at the trial of two men accused of being part of the killer's rampage, Robert Smith QC said claims by Karl Ness and Qhuram Awan they were hostages were false and claimed their "story is riddled with incredibility". Mr Smith described Ness as Moat's "loyal servant" and said Awan was "not the amiable buffoon he has tried to portray himself as".See the full content of this document
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Defendants' Stories Are 'Riddled with Incredibility' ; Closing Speeches Begin in Moat Case
Both defendants claim they only helped the gunman under duress after being taken hostage by him.
Mr Smith told jurors at Newcas...See the full content of this document
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