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Victims Withdraw Damages Claim Against Gerry Adams

3/20/2026

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Three victims of Provisional IRA bombings in England withdrew their damages claim against Gerry Adams, the former Sinn Féin leader.
The claim sought £1 in damages and alleged Adams was a senior IRA member during bombings in the 1970s and 1990s.
Their lawyer cited procedural issues and concerns about the trial's fairness as reasons for discontinuation, and Adams, who was not present in court, welcomed the decision.

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Three victims of Provisional IRA bombings in England withdrew their damages claim against Gerry Adams, the former Sinn Féin leader.
The claim sought £1 in damages and alleged Adams was a senior IRA member during bombings in the 1970s and 1990s.
Their lawyer cited procedural issues and concerns about the trial's fairness as reasons for discontinuation, and Adams, who was not present in court, welcomed the decision.