15 h. ago BBC source who made allegations against Gerry Adams would ‘likely be killed’ if identified, court told

Adams’s legal team says his reputation as a “peacemaker” had suffered an “unjustified” attack because of the broadcast of the BBC programme.

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17 h. ago Source who told BBC Gerry Adams sanctioned murder would 'likely be killed if identified', court told

Jennifer O’Leary also told the High Court on Tuesday that at least additional two sources disclosed to her that the Provisional IRA were behind the murder of MI5 agent Denis Donaldson, and not dissident republicans.

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17 h. ago Gerry Adams defamation trial: BBC Spotlight source would likely be killed if identified, journalist says

Former SF leader takes defamation action against BBC over 2016 programme

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4 d. ago Five other sources corroborated allegations made about Gerry Adams in BBC documentary, court hears

Adams is suing the BBC over what he has deemed to be a “grievous smear” made by a confidential source.

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1 week ago Denis Donaldson a ‘victim’ of Troubles and viewed as expendable by handlers, Gerry Adams says

Second day of defamation action against the BBC hears former Sinn Féin leader decry alleged ‘hatchet job’ broadcast

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1 week ago Gerry Adams ‘shocked’ to hear informant Denis Donaldson had been killed, court hears

Former Sinn Féin president gives evidence on the second day of defamation action against the BBC

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2 w. ago Gerry Adams defamation case: BBC accused of ‘reckless journalism’ over spy killing claim

Former Sinn Féin leader argues attack on his reputation over informer’s death

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