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The jury’s ruling in favor of Gerry Adams is deeply troubling. The BBC acted with journalistic care on a matter of clear public interest. This verdict threatens press freedom and emboldens efforts to rewrite history. Crucially, Adams still faces a separate court case in London next year, brought by victims of IRA bombings who continue to seek justice and the truth.
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