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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Ex-Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams wins BBC libel case
Former Irish republican leader Gerry Adams won a libel case against the BBC on Friday, and was awarded 100,000 euros ($113,000) in damages over a report containing allegations he was involved in killing a British spy. The BBC Northern Ireland "Spotlight" investigation broadcast included an anonymous allegation that Adams gave final approval for the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson, a former official in the pro-Irish unity Sinn Fein party Adams once led. A jury in Dublin ruled that the 2016 programme containing the allegation was libellous. Adams, 76, had said earlier he would give any damages to "good causes" if he won. At a press conference in 2005, Adams revealed that Donaldson spied for the British intelligence agency MI5. The 55-year-old Donaldson, who later admitted working as a police and British agent, was found shot dead months later in County Donegal, where he lived close to the Northern Ireland border. In 2009, dissident Irish republican paramilitary group the Real IRA claimed responsibility for the murder. The BBC programme claimed the killing was the work of the Provisional IRA, and featured an anonymous testimony that claimed the murder was approved by the political and military leadership of the IRA and that Adams "gives the final say". The BBC argued that it acted in "good faith", that its programme was "fair and reasonable" and in the public interest, and that the allegation was supported by five other sources. Adams brought the case in Dublin as the Spotlight programme could be watched in Ireland, where it was seen by about 16,000 people. An online article also had some 700 hits in Ireland during a 14-month period after its publication in September 2016. - 'Grievous smear' - The jury was asked to decide whether the words in the documentary and the online article could be taken to mean that Adams had sanctioned and approved Donaldson's murder. The BBC argued the words were presented as allegations while Adams' side claimed the accusations were put forward as fact and were a "grievous smear" and defamatory. Adams also argued the BBC broke its reporting rules and that he suffered "an unjustified attack" by the BBC. The case at Dublin's High Court lasted four weeks and included 15 days of evidence from 10 witnesses, including Adams and BBC reporter Jennifer O'Leary. In total, more than 3,600 people were killed during Northern Ireland's sectarian conflict known as the "Troubles", which largely ended after a 1998 peace accord. Adams became president of Sinn Fein -- the paramilitary IRA's political wing during the Troubles -- in 1983, and served as MP from 1983 to 1992, and again from 1997 to 2011 before sitting in the Irish parliament between 2011 and 2020. In 2018 he stepped down as leader of Sinn Fein and has always denied being a member of the IRA. pmu/jkb/jm
France 24
3 days ago
- Politics
- France 24
Ex-Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams wins BBC libel case
The BBC Northern Ireland "Spotlight" investigation broadcast included an anonymous allegation that Adams gave final approval for the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson, a former official in the pro-Irish unity Sinn Fein party Adams once led. A jury in Dublin ruled that the 2016 programme containing the allegation was libellous. Adams, 76, had said earlier he would give any damages to "good causes" if he won. At a press conference in 2005, Adams revealed that Donaldson spied for the British intelligence agency MI5. The 55-year-old Donaldson, who later admitted working as a police and British agent, was found shot dead months later in County Donegal, where he lived close to the Northern Ireland border. In 2009, dissident Irish republican paramilitary group the Real IRA claimed responsibility for the murder. The BBC programme claimed the killing was the work of the Provisional IRA, and featured an anonymous testimony that claimed the murder was approved by the political and military leadership of the IRA and that Adams "gives the final say". The BBC argued that it acted in "good faith", that its programme was "fair and reasonable" and in the public interest, and that the allegation was supported by five other sources. Adams brought the case in Dublin as the Spotlight programme could be watched in Ireland, where it was seen by about 16,000 people. An online article also had some 700 hits in Ireland during a 14-month period after its publication in September 2016. 'Grievous smear' The jury was asked to decide whether the words in the documentary and the online article could be taken to mean that Adams had sanctioned and approved Donaldson's murder. The BBC argued the words were presented as allegations while Adams' side claimed the accusations were put forward as fact and were a "grievous smear" and defamatory. Adams also argued the BBC broke its reporting rules and that he suffered "an unjustified attack" by the BBC. The case at Dublin's High Court lasted four weeks and included 15 days of evidence from 10 witnesses, including Adams and BBC reporter Jennifer O'Leary. In total, more than 3,600 people were killed during Northern Ireland's sectarian conflict known as the "Troubles", which largely ended after a 1998 peace accord. Adams became president of Sinn Fein -- the paramilitary IRA's political wing during the Troubles -- in 1983, and served as MP from 1983 to 1992, and again from 1997 to 2011 before sitting in the Irish parliament between 2011 and 2020. In 2018 he stepped down as leader of Sinn Fein and has always denied being a member of the IRA.
Int'l Business Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Ex-Sinn Fein Leader Gerry Adams Wins BBC Libel Case
Former Irish republican leader Gerry Adams won a libel case against the BBC on Friday, and was awarded 100,000 euros ($113,000) in damages over a report containing allegations he was involved in killing a British spy. The BBC Northern Ireland "Spotlight" investigation broadcast included an anonymous allegation that Adams gave final approval for the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson, a former official in the pro-Irish unity Sinn Fein party Adams once led. A jury in Dublin ruled that the 2016 programme containing the allegation was libellous. Adams, 76, had said earlier he would give any damages to "good causes" if he won. At a press conference in 2005, Adams revealed that Donaldson spied for the British intelligence agency MI5. The 55-year-old Donaldson, who later admitted working as a police and British agent, was found shot dead months later in County Donegal, where he lived close to the Northern Ireland border. In 2009, dissident Irish republican paramilitary group the Real IRA claimed responsibility for the murder. The BBC programme claimed the killing was the work of the Provisional IRA, and featured an anonymous testimony that claimed the murder was approved by the political and military leadership of the IRA and that Adams "gives the final say". The BBC argued that it acted in "good faith", that its programme was "fair and reasonable" and in the public interest, and that the allegation was supported by five other sources. Adams brought the case in Dublin as the Spotlight programme could be watched in Ireland, where it was seen by about 16,000 people. An online article also had some 700 hits in Ireland during a 14-month period after its publication in September 2016. The jury was asked to decide whether the words in the documentary and the online article could be taken to mean that Adams had sanctioned and approved Donaldson's murder. The BBC argued the words were presented as allegations while Adams' side claimed the accusations were put forward as fact and were a "grievous smear" and defamatory. Adams also argued the BBC broke its reporting rules and that he suffered "an unjustified attack" by the BBC. The case at Dublin's High Court lasted four weeks and included 15 days of evidence from 10 witnesses, including Adams and BBC reporter Jennifer O'Leary. In total, more than 3,600 people were killed during Northern Ireland's sectarian conflict known as the "Troubles", which largely ended after a 1998 peace accord. Adams became president of Sinn Fein -- the paramilitary IRA's political wing during the Troubles -- in 1983, and served as MP from 1983 to 1992, and again from 1997 to 2011 before sitting in the Irish parliament between 2011 and 2020. In 2018 he stepped down as leader of Sinn Fein and has always denied being a member of the IRA.
USA Today
13-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Notre Dame 2026 commit earns a huge Florida high school football honor
Notre Dame 2026 commit earns a huge Florida high school football honor Honored to be voted on and selected as the Seminole County 'PLAYER OF THE YEAR' after having a great Junior Season going to our schools 1st ever State Championship, Throwing 3,024 yards and 37 TDs 🐏 Wouldn't be here without my coaches, teammates, trainers, teachers and family!… — Noah Grubbs ✞ (@NoahGrubbsQB) May 13, 2025 Notre Dame football landed its 2026 quarterback Noah Grubbs fairly early into the process, and it is looking like a huge recruiting win for the Blue and Gold. The Florida star has been committed since June 1st of last year, and has been very pro-Irish on social media, pushing others to join him in the class. The 6-foot, 4-inch and 188-pound quarterback had a phenomenal junior year, and on Monday was named as the Seminole County Player of the Year. Grubbs guided his team to the state championship game, while throwing for 3,024-yards with 37 touchdown passes. Ranked as the No. 174 overall prospect according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, he's regarded as one of the best quarterbacks in the nation. The Irish got one of Florida's best to come up North, as big things are expected from Grubbs when he arrives on campus. Congrats on the honor Noah, we look forward to seeing you dominate during your senior season before heading to South Bend.
Arab News
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Gerry Adams' defamation case against BBC opens in Dublin
DUBLIN: A defamation case brought by former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams against the BBC over a program alleging he was involved in killing a British spy opened in Dublin on Monday. A BBC Northern Ireland 'Spotlight' investigation broadcast in 2016 alleged that Adams sanctioned the 2006 murder of former Sinn Fein official Denis Donaldson. At a press conference in 2005, Adams revealed that Donaldson spied for the British intelligence agency MI5. The 55-year-old, who later admitted working as a British agent, was found shot dead in County Donegal, where he lived close to the Northern Ireland border. In 2009, dissident Irish republican paramilitary group the Real IRA claimed responsibility for the murder. The BBC program featured testimonies that claimed Adams sanctioned the killing. Adams denies the accusations and is suing the BBC for damages over the 'Spotlight' episode and an article on the BBC website that he alleges are defamatory. The case at Dublin's High Court is expected to last around three weeks. In total, more than 3,600 people were killed during Northern Ireland's sectarian conflict known as the 'Troubles,' which largely ended after a 1998 peace accord. In 2018 Adams stepped down as leader of Sinn Fein – the pro-Irish unity paramilitary IRA's political wing during the Troubles – and has always denied being a member of the IRA.
