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20/12/2001
Adair parole decision is delayed
A decision on whether the prominent loyalist paramilitary Johnny Adair should be granted Christmas parole has been delayed.
A High Court judge was set to decide on Thursday December 20 whether Mr Adair could spend the festive season with his family in Belfast but the decision was adjourned.
Johnny Adair, 38, from the Shankill Road, was originally sentenced to 16 years imprisonment for directing terrorism in 1996.
He had been freed in September 1999 under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, but his licence was revoked in August 2000 when the then Secretary of State, Peter Mandelson, said he had evidence of the Adair’s involvement in heightening tensions in a loyalist feud.
Adair is seeking leave for judicial review on a ruling by the governor at Maghaberry Prison near Lisburn, County Antrim. (AMcE)
A High Court judge was set to decide on Thursday December 20 whether Mr Adair could spend the festive season with his family in Belfast but the decision was adjourned.
Johnny Adair, 38, from the Shankill Road, was originally sentenced to 16 years imprisonment for directing terrorism in 1996.
He had been freed in September 1999 under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement, but his licence was revoked in August 2000 when the then Secretary of State, Peter Mandelson, said he had evidence of the Adair’s involvement in heightening tensions in a loyalist feud.
Adair is seeking leave for judicial review on a ruling by the governor at Maghaberry Prison near Lisburn, County Antrim. (AMcE)
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Gun attack on home of Adair's nephew
The north Belfast home of Johnny Adair's nephew Mark Adair has been hit by a number of gunshots. The attack occurred at around 7.30pm last night when five shots were fired at the property. Neither Mark Adair nor his partner were in the house at the time. It is believed that a loyalist faction may have been behind the incident.
Gun attack on home of Adair's nephew
The north Belfast home of Johnny Adair's nephew Mark Adair has been hit by a number of gunshots. The attack occurred at around 7.30pm last night when five shots were fired at the property. Neither Mark Adair nor his partner were in the house at the time. It is believed that a loyalist faction may have been behind the incident.
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UFF leader drops legal battle for freedom
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UFF leader drops legal battle for freedom
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Adair dismisses UDA expulsion statement
Leading loyalist Johnny Adair has dismissed a decision by the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) saying he is to be expelled from the organisation. Adair, who is head of one of the UDA's six 'brigades', was informed of the decision following meeting of the ruling council in east Belfast on Wednesday night.
Adair dismisses UDA expulsion statement
Leading loyalist Johnny Adair has dismissed a decision by the Ulster Defence Association (UDA) saying he is to be expelled from the organisation. Adair, who is head of one of the UDA's six 'brigades', was informed of the decision following meeting of the ruling council in east Belfast on Wednesday night.
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