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Adams Wins Libel Case Against BBC, Raising Concerns About Journalism and Defamation Laws
Gerry Adams won €100,000 in a libel case against the BBC in Dublin over a 2016 Spotlight program that alleged his involvement in the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson; the NUJ secretary criticized Adams' remarks about 'putting manners' on the BBC, highlighting the program's history and the need for def...
Adams Wins Libel Case Against BBC, Raising Concerns About Journalism and Defamation Laws
Gerry Adams won €100,000 in a libel case against the BBC in Dublin over a 2016 Spotlight program that alleged his involvement in the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson; the NUJ secretary criticized Adams' remarks about 'putting manners' on the BBC, highlighting the program's history and the need for def...
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BBC to Pay Gerry Adams €100,000 in Defamation Case
A Dublin High Court jury awarded Gerry Adams €100,000 in damages after finding the BBC's 2016 Spotlight program and online article falsely linked him to the murder of Denis Donaldson, rejecting the BBC's defense of fair reporting; the trial cost an estimated €3-5 million.
BBC to Pay Gerry Adams €100,000 in Defamation Case
A Dublin High Court jury awarded Gerry Adams €100,000 in damages after finding the BBC's 2016 Spotlight program and online article falsely linked him to the murder of Denis Donaldson, rejecting the BBC's defense of fair reporting; the trial cost an estimated €3-5 million.
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Gerry Adams Wins Libel Case Against BBC Over Donaldson Murder Allegation
Gerry Adams, former Sinn Féin leader, won a libel case against the BBC for a 2016 report alleging his involvement in the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson, a former Sinn Féin member and British informant; Adams was awarded €100,000 in damages, prompting mixed reactions among Northern Ireland politician...
Gerry Adams Wins Libel Case Against BBC Over Donaldson Murder Allegation
Gerry Adams, former Sinn Féin leader, won a libel case against the BBC for a 2016 report alleging his involvement in the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson, a former Sinn Féin member and British informant; Adams was awarded €100,000 in damages, prompting mixed reactions among Northern Ireland politician...
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BBC Loses Libel Case to Gerry Adams Over Murder Allegation
A Dublin High Court jury awarded former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams €100,000 in damages after finding the BBC's 2016 documentary falsely claimed he sanctioned the killing of a former British informant, Denis Donaldson, who was shot dead in 2005.
BBC Loses Libel Case to Gerry Adams Over Murder Allegation
A Dublin High Court jury awarded former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams €100,000 in damages after finding the BBC's 2016 documentary falsely claimed he sanctioned the killing of a former British informant, Denis Donaldson, who was shot dead in 2005.
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36% Bias Score
Gerry Adams Wins Libel Case Against BBC, Awarded £84,000 in Damages
A Dublin High Court jury awarded Gerry Adams £84,000 (€100,000) in damages after finding the BBC's documentary falsely alleging he ordered the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson, a Sinn Fein official and British spy, defamed him; the jury found the BBC did not act in good faith.
Gerry Adams Wins Libel Case Against BBC, Awarded £84,000 in Damages
A Dublin High Court jury awarded Gerry Adams £84,000 (€100,000) in damages after finding the BBC's documentary falsely alleging he ordered the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson, a Sinn Fein official and British spy, defamed him; the jury found the BBC did not act in good faith.
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Adams Sues BBC Over Spy Murder Allegation
Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams is suing the BBC for libel over a 2016 Spotlight program alleging his sanction of a spy's murder, with BBC reporter Jennifer O'Leary defending the program's journalistic integrity at a Dublin High Court trial.
Adams Sues BBC Over Spy Murder Allegation
Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams is suing the BBC for libel over a 2016 Spotlight program alleging his sanction of a spy's murder, with BBC reporter Jennifer O'Leary defending the program's journalistic integrity at a Dublin High Court trial.
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BBC loses libel case to Gerry Adams over Donaldson killing allegation
A Dublin court awarded Gerry Adams €100,000 in damages after finding the BBC libeled him by alleging he sanctioned the killing of former Sinn Fein member Denis Donaldson, a claim Adams denies; the BBC says the ruling hinders free speech.
BBC loses libel case to Gerry Adams over Donaldson killing allegation
A Dublin court awarded Gerry Adams €100,000 in damages after finding the BBC libeled him by alleging he sanctioned the killing of former Sinn Fein member Denis Donaldson, a claim Adams denies; the BBC says the ruling hinders free speech.
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Adams Wins Libel Case Against BBC Over Murder Allegation
A Dublin High Court jury awarded Gerry Adams €100,000 in damages after finding the BBC's 2016 documentary falsely claimed he authorized the 2006 murder of a British spy, highlighting ongoing tensions between the British media and Irish republicanism.
Adams Wins Libel Case Against BBC Over Murder Allegation
A Dublin High Court jury awarded Gerry Adams €100,000 in damages after finding the BBC's 2016 documentary falsely claimed he authorized the 2006 murder of a British spy, highlighting ongoing tensions between the British media and Irish republicanism.
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40% Bias Score
Adams Wins Defamation Case Against BBC
Gerry Adams successfully sued the BBC for defamation over a 2016 Spotlight program alleging IRA involvement, winning €100,000 in damages after a five-week trial costing €3-5 million; the program had limited reach in Ireland.
Adams Wins Defamation Case Against BBC
Gerry Adams successfully sued the BBC for defamation over a 2016 Spotlight program alleging IRA involvement, winning €100,000 in damages after a five-week trial costing €3-5 million; the program had limited reach in Ireland.
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BBC Ordered to Pay €100,000 in Adams Defamation Case
A Dublin High Court awarded former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams €100,000 in damages after he successfully sued the BBC for defamation over a 2016 Spotlight program alleging his involvement in a murder; the BBC argued it was responsible journalism but the jury disagreed.
BBC Ordered to Pay €100,000 in Adams Defamation Case
A Dublin High Court awarded former Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams €100,000 in damages after he successfully sued the BBC for defamation over a 2016 Spotlight program alleging his involvement in a murder; the BBC argued it was responsible journalism but the jury disagreed.
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Adams Sues BBC Over Donaldson Murder Allegation
Gerry Adams is suing the BBC in Dublin High Court over a 2016 Spotlight program alleging he sanctioned the murder of former Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson, who was found murdered in 2006 after being exposed as a British spy. An independent media consultant testified the program was in the public...
Adams Sues BBC Over Donaldson Murder Allegation
Gerry Adams is suing the BBC in Dublin High Court over a 2016 Spotlight program alleging he sanctioned the murder of former Sinn Féin official Denis Donaldson, who was found murdered in 2006 after being exposed as a British spy. An independent media consultant testified the program was in the public...
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BBC Defends Libel Claim in Gerry Adams Murder Allegation Case
The BBC defends itself in a libel suit filed by Gerry Adams, who alleges defamation in a report implicating him in the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson; the BBC claims a thorough investigation of multiple sources substantiated the report's claim.
BBC Defends Libel Claim in Gerry Adams Murder Allegation Case
The BBC defends itself in a libel suit filed by Gerry Adams, who alleges defamation in a report implicating him in the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson; the BBC claims a thorough investigation of multiple sources substantiated the report's claim.
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