The Court of Appeal has rejected Noel Clarke's request to challenge a trial judge's prior ruling against his libel claim against Guardian News and Media (GNM). Clarke is suing the GNM following allegations from over 20 women about sexual misconduct. His lawyers had argued that the Guardian suppressed evidence and fabricated messages, but these claims were dismissed by Mrs Justice Steyn, who criticized the lack of basis for the allegations. Lord Justice Warby affirmed that there are no grounds for appeal or delaying the upcoming trial, where both parties are set to present multiple witnesses.
The court of appeal has denied Noel Clarke permission to challenge a trial judge's ruling, stating his appeal against the Guardian's defense lacks merit.
Mrs Justice Steyn condemned Clarke's lawyers for their unfounded claims of evidence fabrication, emphasizing that such serious allegations should not have been publicly made.
Lord Justice Warby determined that there was no compelling reason to hear Clarke's appeal nor delay the trial, which is set to commence imminently.
The Guardian's defense hinges on claims of truth and public interest, planning to present numerous witnesses to testify against Clarke under oath.
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