IRA victims 'devastated' as Gerry Adams trial collapses amid chaos: Lawyers blame an 'extraordinary' series of events as case is pulled at last minute

Three survivors of IRA bomb attacks in England dramatically withdrew their case after two weeks of evidence when it emerged they could be liable to pay Adams' legal fees of up to £500,000.


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