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BBC not to appeal Gerry Adams defamation case ruling
- On Friday, June 13, 2025, the BBC confirmed it will not appeal a Dublin High Court jury verdict in favor of former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams.
- The legal case centered on a 2016 Spotlight programme and related online article by the BBC Northern Ireland that accused Adams of authorizing the 2006 murder of Denis Donaldson, an allegation he denied.
- The High Court in Dublin ruled against the BBC in the libel case brought by Adams, dismissing its defense of responsible journalism, ordering the broadcaster to cover Adams's legal expenses, and granting him £100,000 in damages.
- A BBC representative acknowledged the jury's verdict after thorough review and confirmed that the organization will not challenge the decision, thereby closing the issue. Meanwhile, Adams called for major changes within the BBC and emphasized the need for increased transparency and responsibility to the public.
- The BBC’s choice not to pursue an appeal ends the legal conflict, with Adams stating that the compensation received will be allocated to charitable causes and emphasizing the need for the BBC to enhance its journalistic standards in line with its role as a public service broadcaster.
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