IRA dissidents Stephen Carroll , 48 , and John Paul Wootton , 48 , are found guilty . Catholic constable Brendan McConville , 48 , was shot dead in 20 . The accused chose not to take the stand to defend themselves , but through their lawyers maintained their innocence throughout the nine-week trial at Belfast Crown Court . The judge says evidence proved the men were `` intimately involved '' in the killing .
IRA dissidents Stephen Carroll , 48 , and John Paul Wootton , 48 , are found guilty . Catholic constable Brendan McConville , 48 , was shot dead in 20 . The judge says evidence proved the men were `` intimately involved '' in the killing .