In many ways the verdict of ‘not guilty’ in the case of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch was to be expected.
However the moment that Ms Justice Tara Burns exclaimed the words, everyone in the courtroom, including me were in a state of shock.
Gerry Hutch, ever stoic and silent throughout this 13 week murder trial, barely reacted himself in the moment, save for a slight nod of the head in the direction of the three judges.