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5 hours agoWomen's groups hail Noel Clarke libel defeat as victory for victims and press freedom
Clarke claimed the allegations published by the Guardian after an investigation were false and he had been the victim of an unlawful conspiracy. During the five-week civil case, 26 witnesses gave evidence against him, detailing allegations of bullying and professional and sexual misconduct. On Friday, Mrs Justice Steyn rejected Clarke's claims, ruling the Guardian had proved both its defences: truth and public interest.
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