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Defamation law - statement made in open court following wrongful publication of article
19 October 2011
On 18th October 2011 the Defendant made a statement in open court apologising for a statement published in its newspaper that falsely alleged that the Claimant, when she was younger, was involved in a relationship with a playboy in the South of France. The Defendant agreed to pay substantial damages and legal costs together with make the open statement.
Lady Moore v Associated Newspapers Ltd
Andrew Petchey, Partner, Litigation
