Tag: libel
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Father of Paddy Jackson Wins £100k Libel Damages Over False Online Allegations
Ruling in Belfast High Court delivers a blow to online defamation The family of former rugby star Paddy Jackson has secured a significant victory in a defamation case, with the High Court in Belfast ordering social media personality Danielle Meagher to pay £100,000 in libel damages. The judge, Master Mark Harvey, ruled that Ms Meagher’s…
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Paddy Jackson’s Father Wins £100k Libel Damages Against Meagher
Overview: A Defamation Victory in Belfast The High Court in Belfast has ruled in favor of Peter Jackson, father of rugby star Paddy Jackson, awarding him £100,000 in libel damages. The decision follows years of false online allegations that Jackson paid off the complainant in the high-profile rape trial involving Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding.…
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Peter Jackson in Libel Suit Over False Claims Linked to Paddy Jackson Trial
Background to the Case The High Court in Ireland is hearing a defamation case brought by Peter Jackson, the father of former Irish and Ulster rugby player Paddy Jackson. Mr Jackson alleges that Danielle Meagher, also known as Danielle Collins, published false statements on Twitter in April 2018 accusing him of attempting to bribe a…
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Peter Jackson Crushed by False Compensation Claim: Libel Case Highlights Personal Toll of Online Defamation
Introduction: A Defamatory Claim and Its Far-Reaching Toll The High Court in Ireland heard a harrowing account of how false online accusations can devastate a family, beyond the immediate reputational harm. Peter Jackson, father of rugby star Paddy Jackson, described being “crushed” by a claimant’s unfounded allegation that he tried to bribe a witness and…
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Paddy Jackson’s dad libel case devastates family in court
Background of the case The High Court heard how the father of former rugby star Paddy Jackson was left “crushed” by unfounded online accusations that he tried to influence a witness in his son’s rape trial. The case, brought by Peter Jackson against Irish reality TV figure Danielle Meagher (also known as Danielle Collins), centers…
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CNA Explains: Understanding Defamation in Online Reviews
Introduction: Defamation in the Digital Age The rise of social media and online reviews has created a powerful platform for consumers to voice their opinions about products and services. However, this freedom of expression comes with responsibilities. Understanding the boundary between legitimate criticism and defamation is crucial, especially for both consumers and businesses. What is…