Arron Banks loses Russia libel case against Carole Cadwalladr

[Emrys]

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Mr Banks, the founder of the pro-Brexit campaign group Leave.EU, sued Ms Cadwalladr for defamation over two instances in 2019 - one in a TED Talk video and another in a tweet.

Mr Banks claimed he was defamed after comments Ms Cadwalladr made about his relationship with the Russian state.
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In the ruling, Mrs Justice Steyn dismissed Mr Banks' claim, concluding that Ms Cadwalladr held a "reasonable belief" that her comments were in the public interest.
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Ms Cadwalladr, who first reported the Cambridge Analytica data scandal where harvested data was used during elections, pleaded a public interest defence which allows a defendant to justify themselves based on the reason that the information was in the public interest.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-61782578

Banks has indicated that it's "likely" he will appeal the ruling.

[FelineOverlord]

1. Yes! This is wonderful!

I'm so happy for Carole!

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