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Gerry Adams' Civil Case Ends Amid Legal Cost Concerns

Former Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams' eight-day civil case in the London High Court, which he previously called a "show trial," has concluded due to concerns over escalating legal costs, with Adams leaving with a win but facing a potentially huge legal bill had the case gone differently.

20 Mar, 21:16 — 20 Mar, 21:16
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irish-timesHigh161d ago

Gerry Adams says civil case ‘verged on show trial’ and ‘should never have been brought’

Former Sinn Féin leader says he attended trial ‘out of respect’ for complainants injured in IRA bombings

By Freya McClements

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la-vanguardia20 Mar, 19:43First to report

Retirada la demanda contra Gerry Adams impulsada por tres víctimas del IRA

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irish-times20 Mar, 21:16Latest update

Gerry Adams says civil case ‘verged on show trial’ and ‘should never have been brought’

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