Dawkins being sued for libel

commandlinegamer said:
In most of the high profile cases that are reported, maybe that is the case.

Problem is, if you are genuinely libelled, like say, Chris Jefferies, the results could be devastating.

It's much easier to lose a reputation, than to build (or rebuild) one, IMO.
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I agree. Genuine libel is different to vexatious litigation with someone who has simply disagreed with you or pointed out some home truths.

The papers had no evidence of Jefferies being in any way linked to the crime but still did a hatchet job.

In any event, a shorter process would sort out the weak cases from the strong and save costs in the long run.
 
vjohn82 said:
Nothing else to report yet I'm afraid. As soon as I know anything you're all on the list for me to communicate with first :D
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*bump*

So, what did happen in the end, or is this still pending? (A friend on Facebook was reading the story in the Independent today. After googling for it, I found the story was from November, and couldn't find anything newer.)
 
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zooterkin said:
Ok, all the best. Having read some more, that case is outrageous, and it must be terrible having it hanging over you.
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I would rather not be going through it but I've also met many great people because of it.

Hopefully my side of the story might temper some of the more controversial elements and accusations being levelled against me. Only for legal reasons am I prevented from writing anything in response to the guy suing me.
 
Yes, I just saw Jack of Kent tweeting about it:

JackofKent said:
Only reason not more coverage of Dawkins libel case was very real chance claimant would sue *anyone* who mentioned him. #LibelReform
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The blogger being sued was @vaughanjones82 , a good and decent man, who has been put through near-hell by the claimant. #LibelReform
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The claimant has commented, here.
 
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It's all over... for now.

The Claimant has stated that he will be appealing the Judgment. The Judge refused permission in the hearing so McGrath will now need to go through some administrative hurdles and, of course, have a case which is worthy of appeal.

This is a harsh lesson and it needs humility from everyone involved really. I have every reason to gloat and parade the result. Especially considering the horrendous allegations made about me during the course of the case and I hope my blog that zooterkin has linked to explains a little more on this point.

However, I will not gloat. My family has suffered tremendously at the hands of McGrath but I suspect he has caused more damage to his. Therefore to gloat would be unkind and I'm not sure that I have ever been that kind of person.

I've had some great support over the past year and I want to thank everyone here for keeping up to date with the case, looking at my blog and supporting what I think has always been a good case for the protection of free speech and the right to hold strong opinions about the rising tide of Creationism in society.
 
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