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The Independent UK
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Cillian Sherlock

Gerry Adams donates to ‘good causes’ after BBC damages payout

Gerry Adams
  • Gerry Adams received 100,000 euro (£84,000) in defamation damages from the BBC.
  • The payment followed a High Court ruling in Dublin earlier this year, where a jury found in his favour.
  • The case stemmed from a 2016 BBC Spotlight programme and online article that alleged Mr Adams sanctioned the killing of Denis Donaldson.
  • Mr Adams consistently denied any involvement in the killing.
  • He has stated his intention to donate the awarded damages to various "good causes," including Unicef for Gaza, local GAA organisations, and mental health projects.

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Gerry Adams donates to ‘good causes’ after BBC pays 100,000 euro damages

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