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# Jean McConville

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# The Disappeared
Son of Jean McConville calls for public inquiry after being 'let down' by state
Michael McConville said that social workers told him that he and his siblings had been ‘abandoned’.
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Nov 17th 2019, 1:26 PM
# Trial
Republican Ivor Bell found not guilty of soliciting murder of Jean McConville
The mother-of-ten was killed by a single gunshot wound to the back of the head in December 1972.
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Oct 17th 2019, 12:22 PM
# The Disappeared
Family of Jean McConville 'upset and disgusted' at TV series of mother's murder
“They will have someone pretending to be the mother we loved. I just can’t bear the thought of it.”
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Mar 10th 2019, 3:43 PM
# The Disappeared
Ivor Bell deemed 'unfit' to stand trial in relation to Jean McConville disappearance
Jean McConville was killed by a single gunshot wound to the back of the head in December 1972.
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Dec 19th 2018, 6:42 PM
# The Disappeared
Ivor Bell will go on trial over alleged involvement in Jean McConville kidnap and murder
The 79-year-old is also charged with being a member of the IRA.
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Jul 7th 2016, 12:18 PM
# The Disappeared
No charges for Gerry Adams as McConville family vows not to give up fight for justice
The PPS says that there is insufficient evidence to warrant a prosecution.
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Sep 29th 2015, 11:10 PM
# speculative
"No decision" on whether Gerry Adams will be prosecuted over the killing of Jean McConville
Adams was arrested last year over the murder, being held by the PSNI for four nights.
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Jul 10th 2015, 1:16 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 It’s Friday! Here’s everything you need to know as you start your day.
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Jul 10th 2015, 8:59 AM
# 60 Minutes
WATCH: Gerry Adams is asked if he has 'blood on his hands' in major US interview
“Well, it depends…”
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Apr 6th 2015, 2:50 PM
# ordered and planned
The murder of our mother did not "just happen" - Jean McConville's son
“Gerry Adams says these things happen in wars in which case this is a war crime and those responsible should be brought to justice.”
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Apr 4th 2015, 3:19 PM
# The Disappeared
Two men arrested over Jean McConville abduction and murder are let go
Eleven people have been arrested in the investigation.
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Dec 22nd 2014, 12:46 PM
# Investigation
Man arrested over Jean McConville murder
The 73-year-old man was arrested in connection with the 1972 murder.
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Oct 30th 2014, 9:15 AM
# State of the Parties
How much more damage can the Maíria Cahill controversy inflict on Sinn Féin?
Analysis: Two opinion polls over the weekend will not make great reading for Gerry Adams’s party.
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Oct 27th 2014, 12:45 PM
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Morning… Here’s everything you need to know as you launch yourself enthusiastically into a new week.
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May 19th 2014, 8:18 AM
# Election 2014
Gerry Adams - people are more concerned with water charges than my arrest
The Sinn Féin leader stated: “An arrest should not be taken as any indication of guilt.”
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May 12th 2014, 4:16 PM
# Notes on a scandal
Gerry Adams's note to MEP hopefuls: 'Don't say it isn't coming up on the doors'
The Sinn Féin president was at a press conference to launch his party’s European election campaign today.
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May 8th 2014, 3:15 PM
# Not happy
Gerry Adams makes formal complaint about Antrim police interrogation
Adams said there was no new evidential material to connect him to Jean McConville’s murder or to back up assertions he was a member of the IRA.
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May 8th 2014, 9:14 AM
# news wrap
Lunchtime Fix: 6 things you need to know
Catch up as you refuel.
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May 7th 2014, 1:07 PM
# The Disappeared
56-year-old man arrested over Jean McConville case
The arrest comes in the wake of Gerry Adams’ arrest and questioning by the PSNI last week.
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May 7th 2014, 10:39 AM
# The Troubles
Adams: 'I made no threat against Michael McConville, nor did I warn of backlash'
He has denied warning the son of Jean McConville of a ‘backlash’ if he revealed the names of who he believes to have killed his mother.
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May 6th 2014, 10:47 PM
# policing
PSNI chief rejects claims of a 'dark side' to the force
Martin McGuinness said that elements in the PSNI were against the peace process.
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May 6th 2014, 6:46 PM
# Troubles
Boston College says it will hand back Troubles tapes... to interviewees
After the PSNI gained access to the tapes, leading to arrests, the college says it will return the material to former paramilitaries if they want.
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May 6th 2014, 8:47 AM
# Northern Ireland
IN FULL: Speech by Gerry Adams on his release from police custody
The Sinn Féin president confirmed his support for the PSNI, proclaimed his innocence and thanked all those who supported him.
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May 5th 2014, 8:51 AM
# The Troubles
'I am innocent' and 7 other things Gerry Adams had to say tonight
“I am an activist. This is the life I have. This is part of it.”
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May 4th 2014, 9:18 PM
# Gerry Adams
UPDATE: Gerry Adams released without charge
A file will be sent to the Public Prosecution Service.
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May 4th 2014, 4:50 PM
# Jean McConville
Martin McGuinness: 'Gerry Adams told me he wasn't involved and I absolutely believe him'
Gerry Adams remains in police custody with a decision from the PSNI due before 8pm.
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May 4th 2014, 2:05 PM
# Jean McConville
Gerry Adams spends fourth night in police custody
The PSNI had been granted an extra 48 hours to question the Sinn Féin leader.
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May 4th 2014, 7:37 AM
# Jean McConville
"The dark side fear him": McGuinness on Adams' arrest
Martin McGuinness was speaking at the official launch of a mural of Gerry Adams on the Falls Road in Belfast.
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May 3rd 2014, 6:48 PM
# The Troubles
'Extremely angry' Mary Lou McDonald has not spoken with Gerry Adams since his arrest
The Dublin TD says she will not be taking over as interim leader.
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May 3rd 2014, 1:42 PM
Voices
Opinion: Be careful of wishing for a Sinn Féin after Gerry Adams
Adams might be the last roadblock to Sinn Féin managing to uncork its potential to conquer the left wing, working class and republican ground in Irish politics.
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May 3rd 2014, 8:00 AM
# Jean McConville
Gerry Adams spends third night in police custody
The Sinn Féin president can be questioned by police until Sunday at 8pm.
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May 3rd 2014, 7:16 AM
# Jean McConville
The PSNI have been granted an extra 48 hours to question Gerry Adams
Adams has reportedly been arrested under the Terrorism Act 2000, which allows police to question suspects for up to seven days without charge provided a judge agrees.
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May 2nd 2014, 11:04 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
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May 2nd 2014, 4:47 PM
# news wrap
Lunchtime Fix: 6 things you need to know
Catch up as you refuel.
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May 2nd 2014, 12:58 PM
# no fear
Jean McConville daughter: I don't fear the IRA anymore and I'll happily name names
Meanwhile, Gerry Adams is still being questioned by Antrim police about the woman’s abduction and murder.
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May 2nd 2014, 12:15 PM
# Jean McConville
Gerry Adams still in custody after second night at Antrim police station
Adams can be held until just after 8pm this evening unless detectives apply to a judge to extend the detention period.
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May 2nd 2014, 7:19 AM
# Jean McConville
Mary Lou: Gerry Adams is not a suspect and his arrest is politically motivated
Meanwhile, the Taoiseach said that political parties in the south had nothing to do with Adams’ arrest.
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May 1st 2014, 11:14 PM
# Arrested
Who has been using Gerry Adams's Twitter account while he's been under arrest?
The Sinn Féin leader’s infamous Twitter account has been active even while he’s been under police custody.
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May 1st 2014, 7:44 PM
Evening Wrap
The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.
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May 1st 2014, 4:49 PM
# Reaction
Taoiseach: Gerry Adams' arrest is nothing to do with us... or any other political party here
Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil said that Mary Lou McDonald is being completely insensitive in her comments today.
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May 1st 2014, 1:44 PM
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