"A solicitor suing Denis O'Brien over an allegedly defamatory press release has told a High Court jury that the businessman "played the man, not the ball" in making the complained-of statement, and that it led to "grave consequences"."
"Darragh Mackin was giving evidence on the second day of the defamation action, in which he and fellow solicitor Gavin Booth claim Mr O'Brien's statement implied they acted for and received payment from the IRA."
A solicitor suing Denis O'Brien over an allegedly defamatory press release told a High Court jury that the businessman "played the man, not the ball" when making the complained-of statement. He said the statement led to "grave consequences" for the solicitors' reputations and careers. Darragh Mackin gave evidence on the second day of the defamation action. Mackin and fellow solicitor Gavin Booth claim Mr O'Brien's statement implied they acted for and received payment from the IRA. The claim focuses on alleged false imputation, reputational damage, and whether the press release amounted to defamation under applicable law. The proceedings are being heard by a High Court jury to assess liability and potential remedies.
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