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Family Sex Abuse Could End Gerry Adams' Career

Sinn Fein boss accused of protecting abusive brother

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 24, 2009 8:57 AM CST

(Newser) – A family sex abuse scandal has left Gerry Adams fighting for his political life, and many believe his chances of someday becoming president of Ireland have vanished. Adams' admission that he has been aware since 1987 of allegations that his brother raped his daughter from...   Read full story »

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