Two men involved in a video mocking the death of Michaela McArievy have apologized for broadcasting and singing about her murder.
In a statement issued by the PA news agency, John Bell and Andrew McDade said it was “a matter of deep shame and regret” that they were involved in broadcasting and singing about her murder.
They added that it was “insulting, vile and utterly disgusting chanting” and said it “does not reflect who we are as human beings”.
The video, which was distributed online, was met with widespread condemnation on the political spectrum, and both PSNI and Orange Order launched stage investigations.
Taosic Michael Martin also told the media on Friday that he was “horrified and horrified” by the video.
The two men involved say their family and friends have since been “subjected to online threats and abuse” as a result of the shared video.
“This live video on Facebook was not streamed with the intention of broadcasting any offensive chants, but was generally broadcast from the room,” JWB Consultancy said in a statement.
We have been notified of highly offensive content on social media, which is allegedly done by one of our employees, and we are now commenting as follows –
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– Norman Emerson Group (@normanemerson) June 3, 2022
“However, whether they are broadcast or not, the songs in question have never had to be sung in public or in private.
“We offer our sincerest and deepest apologies to the Hart and McArievy families and to the wider community for our actions, which, although fueled by alcohol, cannot be mitigated or excused in any way or form.
“Our apology is unequivocal and our acceptance of wrongdoing is absolute.”
Linfield Football Club also apologized and confirmed that it had fired one of its volunteer coaches after appearing in a video mocking the death of Michaela McArievy.
Another company, Craigwon-based sand and gravel supplier Norman Emerson Group Ltd, also said it was investigating allegations that the video was “allegedly made by one of our employees.”
The Belfast Football Club issued a statement after widespread condemnation of the video on social media and confirmed that the coach of the Girls’ Academy had been removed from his post by the club.
“Today, Linfield FC was informed of a deeply offensive video that is being spread on social media, in which the participation of a coach at our girls’ academy can be clearly identified,” the statement said.
“The coach in question was contacted and informed that his voluntary relationship with the club was terminated immediately.
The club said it condemned the “offensive, disgusting and deeply hurtful and offensive chanting” in the video and said they wanted to “completely differentiate themselves from unacceptable behavior”.
They added that the club “will not tolerate behavior among any of our staff that does not meet the standards that the club expects.”
“As illustrated on this occasion, the club will act quickly and decisively against anyone whose behavior does not meet the required standards,” they added.
“Linfield FC apologizes to the Harte / McCarthy families for the injury caused by the insulting actions of one of our former coaches.”
In a statement, Norman Emerson Group Ltd said they had been “informed” about the video and the apparent involvement of one of their employees.
“As a family and as a business, we strive to ensure an ethos of respect, inclusion and attention in everything we do,” they said.
“Although we cannot control what someone associated with us chooses to publish online, such divisive and humiliating publications are in no way representative of who we are, and we unreservedly condemn such behavior. We will not tolerate or approve of sectarianism, bigotry or intimidation in any form by anyone we hire.
“Please be sure that a full and thorough internal investigation is underway.”
Taoiseach told reporters at the ALDE party congress in Dublin that he was “beyond the understanding that people can behave this way.”
“I think that speaks to sectarianism and the degree of malice and hatred in society that we have to deal with, and those involved need to apologize in the first place, and those involved need to think hard about that,” he added.
Justice Minister Naomi Long said she picked up the video with PSNI chief Simon Byrne, calling it “corrupt” and a PSNI spokesman confirmed that they were “familiar with the video posted online” and were “reviewing the content to determine if there may be some crimes. ” is done. “
The Orange Order also condemned those involved, calling the video “utterly disgusting” and confirming that they had “instigated an investigation into the incident”.
They said that if any of those involved were found to be a member of the organization, “they will face disciplinary action”.
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