‘Big sensationalist expose’ claim over Adams programme denied A BBC Spotlight programme which aired a claim Gerry Adams sanctioned the killing of a spy was ‘measured and precise’. Evening Standard · May 15, 2025
BBC reporter denies claims she had ‘no regard or care’ about Adams allegation Jennifer O’Leary said she did not treat the allegation against Gerry Adams ‘recklessly’, saying her journalism was carried out in ‘good faith’. Evening Standard · May 15, 2025
BBC reporter denies excluding ‘unhelpful comments’ about Adams claim Jennifer O’Leary denied taking out statements from the Spotlight programme to emphasise the claim against Gerry Adams. Evening Standard · May 14, 2025
BBC reporter tells court she took ‘utmost care’ with Gerry Adams allegation Mr Adams is suing the BBC over what he has called a ‘grievous smear’ that alleged he sanctioned the killing of a former Sinn Fein official. Evening Standard · May 14, 2025
BBC source on Adams claim would ‘likely be killed’ if identified, court told Mr Donaldson was shot dead in 2006, months after admitting his role as a police and MI5 agent for 20 years. Evening Standard · May 13, 2025
Former US congressmen tells BBC libel trial Adams had reputation as ‘dependable’ Former Irish Republican leader Gerry Adams is suing the BBC over accusations contained in a broadcast of the Spotlight documentary series. Evening Standard · May 9, 2025
Other sources corroborated Adams claim, BBC lawyer says Five other sources corroborated allegations about Gerry Adams which were made by an anonymous contributor to a BBC documentary, lawyers have claimed. Evening Standard · May 9, 2025
BBC cross-examination ends as Gerry Adams sues broadcaster for defamation THE “damage had been done” when the BBC published an article which alleged that Gerry Adams had ordered the killing of an informant, the former… The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2025
Sinn Fein urged to reflect on role played by Provisional IRA during Troubles DUP MLA Trevor Clarke made the challenge to Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly at a Northern Ireland Policing Board meeting. Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
BBC ends cross-examination of Gerry Adams in libel trial Gerry Adams gave evidence for seven days. Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
Adams tells BBC case there are still people who think he ‘should be executed’ A former Sinn Fein official who was murdered after being revealed to be an informer was thrown ‘to the wolves’ by security services, Gerry Adams said. Evening Standard · May 7, 2025
Adams criticises ‘grievous smear’ in BBC Spotlight programme Gerry Adams gave evidence for a sixth day as part of his defamation case against the BBC at the High Court in Dublin. Evening Standard · May 7, 2025
Gerry Adams tells libel case IRA membership was ‘not a path I took’ The former Sinn Fein leader said he would not ‘speculate’ on IRA members or rules in Dublin’s High Court. Evening Standard · May 6, 2025
Gerry Adams tells libel case he will not ‘speculate’ on who was in the IRA The former Sinn Fein leader told the defamation trial that an attempt is being made to ‘smother’ the jury in history. Evening Standard · May 6, 2025
Evening Standard · May 2, 2025 UK Government says it will seek Supreme Court appeal over Sean Brown inquiry Appeal Court judges affirmed an earlier High Court ruling compelling the Government to hold a public inquiry into Sean Brown’s killing.
Evening Standard · May 2, 2025 Gerry Adams tells trial he does not remember how many died on Bloody Friday The former MP and Sinn Fein leader is continuing to give evidence in his defamation case against the BBC at the High Court in Dublin.
Evening Standard · May 2, 2025 Brown family ‘vindicated’ after court orders Government to set up public inquiry The widow and children of murdered GAA official Sean Brown urged Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn against taking the case to the Supreme Court.
The Independent UK · May 2, 2025 Court of Appeal affirms ruling on public inquiry in Sean Brown case The Appeal Court judges said the order compelling Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn to establish an inquiry would come into effect on June 2.
The Independent UK · May 1, 2025 Gerry Adams says BBC response to complaint over informer story ‘insulting’ The former MP and Sinn Fein leader is continuing to give evidence in his libel case against the broadcaster at the High Court in Dublin.
Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025 Gerry Adams tells defamation trial that BBC programme was ‘hatchet job’ The former Sinn Fein president criticised a BBC broadcast that aired allegations that he sanctioned the killing of British spy Denis Donaldson.
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025 Adams tells court he ‘liked but did not have many dealings’ with British spy Gerry Adams told the court Denis Donaldson was ‘a victim of the conflict’ and his handlers had seen him as ‘expendable’.
Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025 Gerry Adams suffered ‘unjustified’ attack through BBC allegation, court hears The former Sinn Fein president entered the witness box on the first day of his defamation case against the BBC.
Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025 DUP leader: Kneecap’s ‘balaclava has slipped’ DUP MP Sammy Wilson also described the rap trio as the ‘musical wing of Sinn Fein’.
Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025 Jury sworn in for Gerry Adams’ defamation case against BBC Claims were made in a BBC Northern Ireland Spotlight programme in 2016 over who sanctioned the killing of British spy Denis Donaldson.
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025 Gerry Adams legal case against BBC due before Dublin court The case is about British spy Denis Donaldson, who was shot dead in his cottage in Co Donegal in 2006.