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By Grinne N. Aodha

Gerry Adams tells libel case he will not ‘speculate’ on who was in the IRA

Gerry Adams leaving the High Court in Dublin (Liam McBurney/PA) - (PA Wire)

Gerry Adams has said he would not “speculate” on who was in the IRA during a defamation case he has taken against the BBC.

The former Sinn Fein leader said an attempt is being made to “smother” the jury in history as he was questioned over past statements and events during The Troubles.

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