EPISODE · May 30, 2025 · 38 MIN
EXTRA: Gerry Adams v The BBC – The Verdict
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An extra episode of The State of Us. Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams wins his libel case against the BBC and is awarded €100,000 (£84,000) in damages. Tara Mills and Declan Harvey talk to BBC Crime and Justice Correspondent Julian O’Neill who has covered everyday of the high profile case and former BBC Political Editor Mark Devenport who has written a book about Gerry Adams.Mr Adams sued the BBC over a 2016 Spotlight programme and online report in which an anonymous source alleged he sanctioned the murder of a British agent, Denis Donaldson. The BBC argued the words were couched as allegations – but Mr Adams argued they were presented as fact.Gerry Adams was the president of Sinn Féin from 1983 until 2018 - he has consistently denied being a member of the IRA. Get in touch: [email protected]
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An extra episode of The State of Us. Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams wins his libel case against the BBC and is awarded €100,000 (£84,000) in damages. Tara Mills and Declan Harvey talk to BBC Crime and Justice Correspondent Julian O’Neill who has covered everyday of the high profile case and former BBC Political Editor Mark Devenport who has written a book about Gerry Adams.Mr Adams sued the BBC over a 2016 Spotlight programme and online report in which an anonymous source alleged he sanctioned the murder of a British agent, Denis Donaldson. The BBC argued the words were couched as allegations – but Mr Adams argued they were presented as fact.Gerry Adams was the president of Sinn Féin from 1983 until 2018 - he has consistently denied being a member of the IRA. Get in touch: [email protected]
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