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Podcast: The BelTel
Episode: Meet the âfreemen of the landâ who believe they are above the law
Description: A Co Down man charged with raping and falsely imprisoning a woman has been on the run for almost two years after refusing to attend his trial, claiming to be a freeman of the land. Itâs âfalse philosophy that is all too frequently before the court,â is the view of Newry judge Eamonn King about the so-called âfreemanâ defence.  What is this all about? CiarĂĄn Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph crime correspondent, Allison Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.