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BBC reporter tells court she took ‘utmost care’ with Gerry Adams allegation

Northern Ireland

BBC reporter took ‘utmost care’ with Gerry Adams allegation, court told

A BBC reporter has told Dublin’s High Court that she took the “utmost care and responsibility” with the allegation that Gerry Adams had sanctioned the killing of a spy. After a source made the claim in an interview, Jennifer O’Leary said she was on ...

14 May 2025 at 14:36

Northern Ireland

Awarding damages to Gerry Adams would be ‘a cruel joke’, BBC lawyer says

Gerry Adams is engaging in “a cynical attempt to launder his reputation” by suing the BBC, a jury has been told. Mr Adams is suing the BBC over what he claims was a “grievous smear” against him. He says a BBC Spotlight programme, and an ...

22 May 2025 at 14:25

Northern Ireland

Claim about Adams in BBC programme ‘probably’ not rules breach – media expert

A BBC programme which aired a claim that Gerry Adams sanctioned the killing of a spy would “probably” not have breached broadcasting regulations and was not “unfair or unjust”, a media expert has told a court. Chris Banatvala, who drew ...

20 May 2025 at 13:33

Northern Ireland

Gerry Adams says BBC response to complaint over informer story ‘insulting’

Gerry Adams has told a court that a BBC response to his complaint over an allegation that he had sanctioned the murder of an informer was “absolutely insulting”. The former MP and Sinn Fein leader is continuing to give evidence in his ...

01 May 2025 at 15:46

Northern Ireland

BBC reporter denies excluding ‘unhelpful comments’ about Adams claim

A BBC reporter has denied excluding “unhelpful comments” and contradictions to the claim that Gerry Adams sanctioned the killing of a spy. Speaking in a Dublin court, Jennifer O’Leary said she took the “utmost care and ...

14 May 2025 at 19:11

Northern Ireland

BBC to apply for more time to consider appeal over Gerry Adams libel ruling

The BBC has indicated it will apply on Tuesday afternoon for a stay on orders relating to Gerry Adams’ successful defamation claim against the broadcaster. Former Sinn Fein leader Mr Adams took the BBC to court over a ...

03 Jun 2025 at 11:42

Northern Ireland

Jury resumes deliberations over Gerry Adams libel action against BBC

The jury in Gerry Adams’ libel action against the BBC has entered its second day of deliberations. The former Sinn Fein leader alleges a BBC Spotlight programme, and an accompanying online story, defamed him by ...

30 May 2025 at 11:03

Northern Ireland

Gerry Adams to donate 100,000 euros to Irish language and Palestinian charities

Gerry Adams said he will donate the 100,000 euros (£84,000) he is to receive in damages from the BBC to charities that help children in Gaza, the homeless in Ireland and Irish language groups. Mr Adams took ...

05 Jun 2025 at 17:43

Northern Ireland

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, before paying all costs and damages to the former Sinn Fein leader. Mr Adams took the ...

03 Jun 2025 at 15:38

Northern Ireland

Jury begins deliberating in Gerry Adams’ libel action against BBC

A jury has begun deliberating on Gerry Adams’ libel action against the BBC. Former Sinn Fein leader Mr Adams alleges a BBC Spotlight programme, and an accompanying online story, defamed him by alleging ...

29 May 2025 at 10:35

Northern Ireland

BBC to pay Gerry Adams 100,000 euros in defamation case

The BBC has been ordered to pay former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams 100,000 euros (£84,000) after he won a “resounding” libel victory over the broadcaster. Mr Adams took the BBC to court over an ...

30 May 2025 at 16:07

Northern Ireland

BBC will not appeal against Adams’ defamation case victory

The BBC will not appeal over Gerry Adams’ defamation victory against the organisation. Mr Adams, a former president of Sinn Fein, said there needed to be “substantial reform” of the broadcaster....

13 Jun 2025 at 20:23

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