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Media lawyer Louis Sherratt reveals the challenges of libel cases, where proving allegations is key and mistakes can be costly. He discusses high-profile cases like 'Plebgate' and 'Johnny Depp versus The Sun,' highlighting the financial burdens and legal strategies involved. Sherratt has since transitioned to writing fiction.
Prince Harry's lawsuit against a newspaper publisher faces new challenges as text messages reveal a prior connection to a reporter. The messages question his testimony and highlight ongoing privacy battles for the Royal Family.
BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills has been fired following the emergence of historical sexual offense allegations involving a minor. The investigation, closed in 2019 due to insufficient evidence, reportedly relates to incidents from the late 1990s. Media lawyer Jonathan Code suggests the BBC's swift action was a response to past mistakes and the need to protect its family-friendly brand.
Donald Trump faced a significant legal defeat as all 12 judges on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected his attempt to revive a defamation case against CNN. This ruling, stemming from CNN's labeling of his election fraud claims as "the big lie," underscores a pattern of setbacks in Trump's numerous lawsuits against media organizations.
The BBC is asking a U.S. court to dismiss former President Donald Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit. Trump alleges a BBC documentary defamed him by editing a speech to falsely suggest he incited the Capitol riot. The broadcaster argues the documentary never aired in the U.S.
Stephen Colbert's admission of lawyers vetting every script, including backstage consultations, highlights the stringent legal oversight in broadcast television. This practice raises questions about creative freedom compared to less regulated digital platforms.
