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22/04/2013
SF President Gives Evidence At Trial
Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams has given evidence in the trial of his brother Liam, who is accused of sexually abusing his daughter Aine.
Liam is charged with ten counts of sexually abusing his daughter, however he denies all of the charges.
The alleged incidents occurred over 30 years ago.
Gerry Adams told the court he went for a long walk with Liam and they had a number of conversations, and in the course of that he acknowledge the he sexually abused Aine. He said it only happened once.
The defence barrister said to Gerry Adams that the alleged admission had not taken place.
Gerry Adams said that he didn't accept it but he understood.
Liam from Bernagh Drive in west Belfast denies all of the charges.
The trial continues.
(CD)
Liam is charged with ten counts of sexually abusing his daughter, however he denies all of the charges.
The alleged incidents occurred over 30 years ago.
Gerry Adams told the court he went for a long walk with Liam and they had a number of conversations, and in the course of that he acknowledge the he sexually abused Aine. He said it only happened once.
The defence barrister said to Gerry Adams that the alleged admission had not taken place.
Gerry Adams said that he didn't accept it but he understood.
Liam from Bernagh Drive in west Belfast denies all of the charges.
The trial continues.
(CD)
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