09/06/2015
Adams Will Not Be Prosecuted For Withholding Information Over Rape Allegations
The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) has concluded that Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams will not be prosecuted for withholding information about his convicted rapist brother.
Liam Adams was convicted of 10 offences against his daughter Áine Dahlstrom, including rape and indecent assault, and jailed for 16 years.
Mr Adams welcomed the publication of the Attorney General report and said: "I committed no offence."
He continued: "This report underlines the trauma that allegations of abuse engender within families; the importance of every possible help and support being provided for victims and families; and the legal difficulties that surround such cases, particularly in respect of creating an atmosphere in which witnesses will come forward.
"I hope that this report will assist state agencies, including the police, judiciary and prosecution authorities, in dealing with cases of alleged sexual abuse.
"I have consistently maintained that my sole interest was in helping and supporting Áine and that in these endeavours I did nothing wrong."
(CD/JP)
Liam Adams was convicted of 10 offences against his daughter Áine Dahlstrom, including rape and indecent assault, and jailed for 16 years.
Mr Adams welcomed the publication of the Attorney General report and said: "I committed no offence."
He continued: "This report underlines the trauma that allegations of abuse engender within families; the importance of every possible help and support being provided for victims and families; and the legal difficulties that surround such cases, particularly in respect of creating an atmosphere in which witnesses will come forward.
"I hope that this report will assist state agencies, including the police, judiciary and prosecution authorities, in dealing with cases of alleged sexual abuse.
"I have consistently maintained that my sole interest was in helping and supporting Áine and that in these endeavours I did nothing wrong."
(CD/JP)
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