The BBC is under fire for failing to pay court-ordered damages to former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams, following a defamation case regarding a 2016 episode of its Spotlight programme and an online article. The court found that the BBC had implied Mr Adams sanctioned the killing of Denis Donaldson, an allegation he denied, and awarded him 100,000 euros in damages, along with legal costs. Despite confirming in June that it would not appeal the verdict, the BBC had not paid the damages by August 1, prompting criticism from Mr Adams and his supporters. Mr Adams has stated his intention to donate the compensation to charitable causes, including support for children in Gaza, Irish language initiatives, and homelessness groups. The BBC has responded by saying that total costs will be finalised and paid in due course.