Sinn Féin has suspended Belfast City councillor JJ Magee following allegations of inappropriate online messages exchanged with a minor. The party, led by Declan Kearney, stated that Magee’s case has been reported to social services and the Police Service of Northern Ireland, though no criminal activity was detected. Magee’s lawyer firmly denies the allegations and describes the complaint as malicious, asserting that their client aims to clear his name. The suspension comes at a challenging time for Sinn Féin amid scrutiny over its handling of safeguarding issues, raising questions about its policies.