Noel Clarke appears in court to give evidence in his libel claim against the Guardian regarding several articles that accused him of sexual misconduct. During a combative cross-examination, Clarke denies the allegations, asserting that his female accusers are lying or seeking fame. He expresses panic about the #MeToo movement and claims that negative media portrayals initiated a wave of accusations against him. The accusations include inappropriate behavior towards Mila*, an actress who alleged sexual misconduct during filming. Clarke argues that her regret over past roles motivated her complaint and reiterates his innocence.
Clarke claimed the accusations against him were false, asserting that many of the women were lying or seeking attention. He stated, "I did not do this, I would not do this."
During cross-examination, Clarke suggested that the media coverage had made him a target, saying, "You [GNM] flashed my face across the papers and I became a target for people who wanted to air their grievances."
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