A feud between two television personalities made its way to a London courtroom. A verdict is due on Friday.
Tag: Libel and Slander
High Court Sides With Prince Harry in Libel Claim
The initial ruling clears the way for Harry to pursue a libel claim against The Mail on Sunday over its reporting about his police protection.
Netanyahu vs. Olmert: A Lurid Libel Case Grips Israel
A sensational legal drama between the two ex-prime ministers, centered on a claim of mental illness, comes as Israel’s year-old government teeters and one of the former leaders eyes a comeback.
‘Wagatha Christie’ Case Offers a Riveting Peek Into Celebrity Culture
Libel proceedings in London have laid bare the personal lives of two British celebrities in a legal whodunit for the social media age. And it wasn’t just the tabloids that became obsessed with the feud.
Who Is ‘Wagatha Christie’? Let Us Explain.
The feud between two television personalities has made its way to a London courtroom and the front of British tabloids. Let us explain.
Vardy and Rooney ‘Wagatha Christie’ Trial Begins in London
A public spat between the famous wives of two English soccer players, which has riveted tabloid attention in Britain, will be decided in court.
In Peru, Courts ‘Used Like Whips’ to Silence Journalists
The author of a book about a powerful politician has been sentenced to two years in prison. Media advocates say the case is part of a trend in which the courts are being used to punish critics.
Australian Minister Wins Defamation Case Over Tweet
A government minister sued and won over a brief Twitter post that called him a “rape apologist.” A journalist sees “asymmetric warfare.”
China Makes It a Crime to Mock Country’s Heroes
Under a new law, China has zealously prosecuted even the perceived slander of Communist figures, broadening Xi Jinping’s campaign to dominate party orthodoxy.
Missing Apostrophe in Facebook Post May Cost a Man in Defamation Case
An Australian man claimed a real estate agent did not pay its “employees” retirement funds. The lack of a punctuation mark may cost him thousands.