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Case Law: Aaronson v Stones: Libel Trial, truth and the perils of tacking on a public interest defence – Floyd Alexander-Hunt

On 13 October 2023, Mr Justice Julian Knowles handed down judgement in Aaronson v Stones [2023] EWHC 2399 (KB). The Judge found for the claimant Jack Aaronson, an adult entertainment entrepreneur, in a libel claim against the defendant Marcus Stones, a former adult entertainer, who had published several tweets and featured in a YouTube video alleging the claimant was a serial rapist. Continue reading

Case Law: GYH v Persons Unknown, Transgender Escort wins right to harassment damages – Media Lawyer

In the case of GYH v Persons Unknown ([2018] EWHC 121 (QB)) a transgender woman who works as an escort has won the right to a damages payout – if she can trace her anonymous online abuser. The claimant, identified only as GYH, was granted an injunction in December to protect her privacy after being subjected to a “campaign of harassment”. Continue reading

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