40 h. ago Jury deliberations to resume in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial

Jurors will resume deliberating in Harvey Weinstein’s New York sex crimes retrial after the ending their first day without reaching a verdict

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4 d. ago BBC granted time to consider appeal in Gerry Adams case before paying all costs

The BBC has been granted time to consider taking an appeal of a jury decision which found it had defamed Gerry Adams.

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8 d. ago Gerry Adams awarded more than £80,000 in damages from BBC after winning libel case

Mr Adams’ legal team said the verdict of the jury was a “full vindication” for their client

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8 d. ago Gerry Adams awarded €100,000 damages in libel victory over BBC

Former Sinn Féin leader sued broadcaster over allegation in documentary that he sanctioned murder of MI5 informantGerry Adams has won a defamation action against the BBC over a documentary that carried a claim he approved the murder of an MI5 informant in 2006.A jury at Dublin’s high court on Friday found that the BBC had not acted in good faith or in a fair and reasonable way and awarded the former Sinn Féin leader €100,000 (£84,000) in damages Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Gerry Adams is awarded £84,000 damages after winning libel action against the BBC over claim he sanctioned 2006 murder

Mr Adams said that a BBC Spotlight programme, and an accompanying online story, defamed him by alleging he sanctioned the killing of Denis Donaldson, for which he denies any involvement.

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8 d. ago Jury heard contrasting evidence about Gerry Adams’ reputation

A number of witnesses gave evidence to the trial at Dublin High Court.

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8 d. ago Gerry Adams wins defamation action against BBC over murdered spy claim

Former Sinn Féin leader sued broadcaster over allegation in documentary that he sanctioned murder of MI5 informantGerry Adams has won a defamation action against the BBC over a documentary that carried a claim that he sanctioned the murder of an MI5 informant in 2006.A jury at Dublin’s high court on Friday found that the BBC had not acted in good faith or in a fair and reasonable way and awarded the former Sinn Féin leader €100,000 (£84,000) in damages Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Jury resumes deliberations over Gerry Adams libel action against BBC

The former Sinn Fein leader claims he was subject to a ‘grievous smear’.

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9 d. ago Jury in Adams action against BBC to resume deliberations on Friday

The jury in Gerry Adams’ libel action against the BBC will continue deliberations on Friday morning.

Politics

9 d. ago Jury begins deliberating in Gerry Adams’ libel action against BBC

Former Sinn Fein leader Mr Adams alleges a BBC Spotlight programme, and an accompanying online story, defamed him.

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1 week ago Jury in Adams libel case expected to begin deliberations on Thursday

The former president of Sinn Fein is suing the BBC over a claim that he sanctioned the killing of informer Denis Donaldson in 2006.

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2 w. ago Judge says Adams libel case jury not asked to give ‘verdict on Irish history’

The former Sinn Fein leader is suing the BBC over a claim in a documentary alleging that he sanctioned the murder of an MI5 informer in 2006.

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2 w. ago Adams seeking damages of at least 200,000 euro from BBC, jury hears

The British public service broadcaster has argued it would be a “cruel joke” to award the former Sinn Fein president with any damages.

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2 w. ago Gary Lineker to leave BBC on Sunday without payoff after antisemitism apology

Presenter says stepping back feels like ‘the responsible course of action’ after reposting video with antisemitic tropesGary Lineker will leave the BBC this weekend without a payoff, days after he apologised for amplifying online material with antisemitic connotations.The presenter, the highest-paid on-air star at the BBC, had been scheduled to present the 2026 World Cup and next season’s FA Cup for the corporation. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gary Lineker to leave BBC on Sunday after antisemitism apology

Presenter, 64, says stepping back feels like ‘the responsible course of action’ after reposting video with antisemitic tropesGary Lineker will leave the BBC this weekend, it was announced on Monday, days after he apologised for amplifying online material with antisemitic connotations.The presenter, the highest-paid on-air star at the BBC, had been scheduled to present the 2026 World Cup and next season’s FA Cup for the corporation. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Gary Lineker leaves BBC staff 'disgusted' and 'deeply upset' as backlash escalates

BBC staff members want action to be taken against Match of the Day host Gary Lineker after he shared a pro-Palestine video on social media accompanied by a rat emoji

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3 w. ago Gary Lineker apologises after leaving BBC staff 'disgusted' and 'deeply upset' with post

BBC staff members want action to be taken against Match of the Day host Gary Lineker after he shared a pro-Palestine video on social media accompanied by a rat emoji

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3 w. ago Danny Dyer was 'off his nut' on EastEnders set leading to BBC bosses stepping in

Danny Dyer has claimed he was drunk on the EastEnders set and was taking pills while he played Mick Carter on the BBC soap - and that bosses had to take drastic action

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