Man to go on trial charged with perverting the course of justice
Christopher McGolpin (25), of Craighill, Antrim, is accused of making false claims to have discarded a mobile phone in relation to the investigation into the murder of the businessman last January.
The offence is alleged to have been committed between January 19 to May 5 of last year.
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McGolpin made no reply in response to the charge during a preliminary enquiry at Antrim Magistrates Court today.
A Prosecution lawyer submitted on behalf of the Crown that McGolpin has a case to answer.
The case was adjourned for McGolpin to be arraigned at Antrim Crown Court on June 30.