# Murder Conviction Overturned: Judge's Bias Questioned

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-05-18T15:05:47+00:00
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Murder Conviction Overturned: Judges Bias Questioned Aaron Connolly, convicted of killing Cameron Reilly in 2018, had his conviction overturned due to biased jury instructions from the trial judge. The judges comments were perceived as pushing for a guilty verdict, potentially influencing the jurys decision. Connolly initially denied any sexual contact with Reilly but later admitted to performing oral sex. The Director of Public Prosecutions now decides if a new trial is warranted, highlighting the importance of a fair and impartial trial process. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/616954b009298392

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