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14/05/2002
Johnny Adair set to be released from jail
The loyalist paramilitary chief Johnny ‘mad dog’ Adair, who is due to be freed from jail on Wednesday May 15, will be a force for good, it was claimed today.
One of Mr Adair’s closest associates John White, former chairman of the disbanded Ulster Democratic Party, insisted there was nothing to fear from his release.
However, Mr Adair’s release comes as violent sectarian rioting in north Belfast continues to break out on an almost nightly basis, with police trying to keep rival factions apart.
However, Mr White said the Ulster Freedom Fighters boss could make a major contribution towards restoring order on the streets.
Johnny Adair, from Belfast's lower Shankill area, is set to be released from Maghaberry Prison near Lisburn, Co Antrim on Wednesday May 15, after serving out his sentence for directing terrorism.
He was sent back to jail by former Northern Secretary Peter Mandelson in the summer of 2000 at the height of a vicious loyalist feud in Belfast which left several men dead.
Up to 200 supporters are expected to be at the prison gates to greet Mr Adair on his release tomorrow.
(AMcE)
One of Mr Adair’s closest associates John White, former chairman of the disbanded Ulster Democratic Party, insisted there was nothing to fear from his release.
However, Mr Adair’s release comes as violent sectarian rioting in north Belfast continues to break out on an almost nightly basis, with police trying to keep rival factions apart.
However, Mr White said the Ulster Freedom Fighters boss could make a major contribution towards restoring order on the streets.
Johnny Adair, from Belfast's lower Shankill area, is set to be released from Maghaberry Prison near Lisburn, Co Antrim on Wednesday May 15, after serving out his sentence for directing terrorism.
He was sent back to jail by former Northern Secretary Peter Mandelson in the summer of 2000 at the height of a vicious loyalist feud in Belfast which left several men dead.
Up to 200 supporters are expected to be at the prison gates to greet Mr Adair on his release tomorrow.
(AMcE)
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Johnny Adair freed from jail
Former loyalist leader Johnny Adair has been released from prison and flown to England. Mr Adair was taken to RAF Aldergrove on Monday and flown by helicopter to Manchester despite not being due for release until Thursday.
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Adair granted leave for review of jail decision
Notorious loyalist Johnny Adair’s legal bid to overturn an order by the Secretary of State sending him back to prison passed its first hurdle in the Belfast High Court today. After hearing legal argument, Mr Justice Kerr ruled that Adair could apply for a judicial review of Mr Murphy's decision.
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18 February 2003
Adair's legal challenge over jail decision fails
Notorious loyalist Johnny Adair has failed in his bid to reverse the Secretary of State's decision to send him back to jail. At the High Court in Belfast today, Lord Chief Justice Sir Robert Carswell, denied Adair leave to seek a judicial review of Paul Murphy's decision – which he described as "fair".
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11 March 2004
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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