Gerry Adams says London Docklands bomb 'stunned' him
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Three men injured in the 1996 London Docklands bombing are seeking to hold Gerry Adams personally liable in civil court.
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Gerry Adams has said he was "stunned" by the 1996 London Docklands bombing, according to comments made in a legal proceeding. Three men injured in the explosions are seeking a court ruling that would hold Adams personally liable for their injuries. The IRA claimed responsibility for the Docklands attack, which killed two people and caused widespread damage in the financial district. Adams, the longtime leader of Sinn Féin, has faced previous legal challenges related to IRA violence during the conflict in Northern Ireland. The ruling could have significant financial and legal consequences for Adams if the court determines he bears personal responsibility for the bombing.
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Three men injured in the explosions are pursuing a civil legal claim seeking to establish Gerry Adams as personally liable for their injuries.
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