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Coverage dated December 7, 2023

Prince Harry loses early fight against Mail on Sunday publisher

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A British High Court judge Friday ruled against Prince Harry's effort to deny the Mail on Sunday publisher from using an "honest opinion" defense in his libel suit.

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  1. Washington Times

    Prince Harry loses ruling in early stage of libel case against Daily Mail publisher (opens Washington Times)

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    Prince Harry lost a preliminary round Friday in his libel case against the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid over an article that said he tried to hide his efforts to retain publicly funded protection in the U.K. after giving up his status as a working member of the royal family.

  2. The Guardian

    Prince Harry loses bid to throw out Mail on Sunday owner’s libel defence (opens The Guardian)

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    Duke of Sussex’s case against Associated Newspapers will proceed to trial with defence of honest opinion

  3. Breitbart News

    Judge Rules Against Prince Harry in Early Stage of Libel Case (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Prince Harry lost a preliminary round Friday in his libel case against against the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid.

  4. New York Post

    Prince Harry’s libel claim against UK publisher must go to trial, judge rules (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The report also accused Harry of attempting to mislead the public about his willingness to pay for the policing himself.

  5. NBC News

    Prince Harry’s libel claim against Mail on Sunday publisher must go to trial, judge rules (opens NBC News)

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    The libel case against the newspaper was over an article about his security arrangements, which was withdrawn after he stepped back from royal duties in 2020.

  6. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Judge rules against Prince Harry in early stage of libel case against Daily Mail publisher (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Prince Harry lost a preliminary round Friday in his libel case against the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid over an article that said he tried to hide his efforts to retain publicly funded protection in the U.K. after walking away from his role as a working member of the royal family.

  7. UPI

    Prince Harry loses early fight against Mail on Sunday publisher (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    A British High Court judge Friday ruled against Prince Harry's effort to deny the Mail on Sunday publisher from using an "honest opinion" defense in his libel suit.

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