15 h. ago BBC had multiple sources corroborating claims about Gerry Adams, defamation trial told

BBC Spotlight programme lacked sufficient editorial veracity to be published, witness called by Adams’s team tells court

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16 h. ago Gerry Adams case: Multiple sources corroborated Spotlight information, BBC claims

The former Sinn Féin leader claims the BBC Spotlight programme and related article published in 2016 defamed him by falsely accusing him of sanctioning the Provisional IRA’s killing of British agent Denis Donaldson in 2006

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20 h. 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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69 h. ago Gerry Adams criticises ‘grievous smear’ in BBC Spotlight programme during defamation trial

The former Sinn Féin leader said he was “irritated” by allegations he had been a member of the IRA Army Council.

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2 d. ago Gerry Adams claims BBC allegations about him undermined Northern Ireland peace process

Former Sinn Féin leader has taken High Court action against the broadcaster over claims he sanctionder murder of Denis Donaldson

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7 d. ago Gerry Adams vs the BBC: Dublin court recalls era when ‘the consequence for informing is death’

Jury in defamation action against the BBC shown documentary from 2016 that Adams claims ‘maliciously defamed’ him

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7 d. ago Adams says he doesn't remember how many died on Bloody Friday and accuses barrister of ‘trivialising'

The former TD and Sinn Féin leader is continuing to give evidence in his defamation case against the BBC at the High Court in Dublin.

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8 d. ago Gerry Adams says BBC response to his complaint over a report was 'insulting'

Gerry Adams says BBC response to his complaint over a report was 'insulting'  BBC

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8 d. ago Gerry Adams claims BBC 'doubled down' on alleged defamation related to shooting of British spy

Adams denies any involvement in Denis Donaldson’s death.

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8 d. ago Gerry Adams says BBC response to documentary complaint was 'insulting'

Gerry Adams claims a BBC Spotlight programme and related article published in 2016 defamed him

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8 d. ago Gerry Adams tells defamation trial BBC’s response to Spotlight complaint was ‘absolutely arrogant’

Former Sinn Féin leader claims 2016 programme defamed him by falsely accusing him of sanctioning killing of

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9 d. ago Gerry Adams tells defamation trial that BBC programme was an 'attempted hatchet job'

The ex-Sinn Féin leader told Dublin’s High Court today that he viewed Denis Donaldson as ‘a victim of the conflict’.

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9 d. ago Murdered British agent was 'victim' of NI conflict, Gerry Adams tells court

Gerry Adams claims a BBC Spotlight programme and related article published in 2016 falsely accused him of sanctioning the 2006 killing of MI5 agent Denis Donaldson.

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9 d. ago Gerry Adams tells court BBC report was attempted hatchet job on him

Gerry Adams tells court BBC report was attempted hatchet job on him  BBC

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1 week ago Miriam Lord: Gerry Adams takes jurors in his defamation case against BBC on a very long stroll down memory lane

Former Sinn Féin leader describes formative years in 1960s Belfast to High Court in Dublin

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1 week ago Gerry Adams takes jurors in his defamation case against BBC on a very long stroll down memory lane

Former Sinn Féin leader describes formative years in 1960s Belfast to High Court in Dublin

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1 week 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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1 week ago Gerry Adams' 'peacemaker' reputation suffered 'unjustified attack' by BBC, High Court hears

Adams is suing the BBC for defamation, claiming it falsely alleged he sanctioned the killing of former Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson in 2006.

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1 week ago Jury sworn in as Gerry Adams arrives at High Court for defamation action against BBC

The 76-year-old claims the BBC falsely alleged he sanctioned the killing of former Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson in 2006.

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1 week ago Gerry Adams libel case against BBC gets under way at Dublin High Court

Gerry Adams libel case against BBC gets under way at Dublin High Court  BBC

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