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Dec 17, 2015 · The north Belfast man revealed he met Pastor McConnell 20 years ago over a disagreement, but said the pair ended up friends, and insisted the cleric has "no hatred for anyone".
Dec 15, 2015 · An evangelical preacher remained defiant last night after going on trial on charges linked to an anti-Islamic sermon. As he left Belfast Magistrates Court, Pastor James McConnell said his...
Dec 16, 2015 · Judgement has been reserved in the landmark trial of evangelical preacher Pastor James McConnell accused of insulting Islam. The retired head of Whitewell Tabernacle, one of the largest...
Jul 17, 2021 · Mr McConnell's trial led to intense debate about free speech and religious freedom in Northern Ireland.
Jun 18, 2015 · Pastor James McConnell from the Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle was questioned by police following his remarks in May last year. The evangelical preacher issued a public apology for any...
Dec 15, 2015 · Pastor James McConnell is being prosecuted over a speech in which he described Islam as "heathen" and "satanic", made from the pulpit of his Whitewell Tabernacle in north Belfast in May last year.
Jul 17, 2021 · He was questioned by police and was later found not guilty of making grossly offensive remarks against Islam, after a trial at Belfast Magistrates' Court which garnered worldwide attention.
