John White (loyalist)
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This article is about the Northern Irish loyalist politician. For the Ulster Unionist Party politician, see Robert John White. For other people of this name, see John White.
John White (born 1950) is a former leading loyalist in Northern Ireland. He was sometimes known by the nickname 'Coco'.[1] White was a leading figure in the loyalist paramilitary group, the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) and, following a prison sentence for murder, entered politics as a central figure in the Ulster Democratic Party (UDP). Always a close ally of Johnny Adair, White was run out of Northern Ireland when Adair fell from grace and is no longer involved in loyalist activism.
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John White | |
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Born | 1950 (age 73ā74) |
Nationality | British |
Other names | Captain Black Coco |
Years active | 1969-2003 |
Organization | Ulster Defence Association |
Known for | Invented UFF covername |
Political party | Ulster Democratic Party |
Criminal charge | Double murder |
Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment (released due to GFA) |
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