Gerry Adams suffered 'unjustified attack' by BBC, says lawyer
Summary
Gerry Adams, the former President of Sinn Féin, is accusing the BBC of damaging his reputation by incorrectly claiming he authorized the killing of informant Denis Donaldson in 2006. Adams claims the broadcaster relied on unconfirmed information from one anonymous source to make the report, and he is suing the BBC for defamation.Key Facts
- Gerry Adams, who led the Sinn Féin party until 2018, says the BBC wrongly suggested he had a part in Denis Donaldson's murder, an informer who was shot dead in 2006.
- The accusation was based on an anonymous source and was reported in a 2016 program and online article, according to Adams.
- Gerry Adams has sued the BBC for defamation, a legal term which refers to damaging someone's good reputation by spreading false information.
- The Real IRA, a group unrelated to Adams, admitted in 2009 that they killed Donaldson.
- BBC defended its reporting as responsible journalism based on careful investigation. They said the report was put forth in good faith and concerned a topic of public interest.
- The court proceedings are expected to last for several weeks.
- If he wins compensation from this lawsuit, Adams has announced he plans to donate the money to good causes.
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