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Laurence Fox's High Court Loss Sparks Social Media Storm

Defamation - Drag artist - Freedom of speech - High Court - Laurence Fox - Libel case - Online controversy - Political figures - Social media

Actor-turned-politician loses libel case over paedophile allegations, sparking controversy online.

Laurence Fox, known for his roles in Lewis and his brief tenure at GB News, faced a major setback in the High Court. The defamation case stemmed from a social media dispute where Fox referred to two individuals as paedophiles. The judge ruled in favor of the claimants, including gay rights activist Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal, highlighting the serious harm caused by Fox's words.

The ruling has ignited a heated debate on freedom of speech and the consequences of online interactions. While some argue for the protection of free expression, others point out the damaging impact of false accusations in the public domain. Fox's case serves as a cautionary tale for public figures navigating the pitfalls of social media discourse.

In a parallel universe, Marina Hyde muses on the implications of the ruling for Fox's reputation. Meanwhile, RuPaul's Drag Race star Crystal shares her relief at the court's decision, emphasizing the importance of standing up against defamation.

As the dust settles on this legal battle, the saga of Laurence Fox continues to unravel, leaving a trail of controversy in its wake. The intersection of fame, politics, and social media proves to be a treacherous landscape for those unprepared for the consequences of their words.

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Laurence Fox loses High Court libel case over social media row (BBC News)

The actor-turned-politician was sued by two men after he called them paedophiles in a social media row.

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Simon Blake, Crystal (Colin Seymour) and Nicola Thorp succeed in ... (Doughty Street Chambers)

In a judgment handed down on 29 January , Collins Rice J ruled that the Claimants, gay rights activist Simon Blake and entertainer Colin Seymour, ...

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Laurence Fox loses libel battle with Twitter users he called ... (The Guardian)

Reclaim party founder defamed two men on site now known as X after they called him a racist, judge rules.

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Laurence Fox loses High Court battle after calling two people ... (The Independent)

The actor-turned-politican made the comments during an argument over Sainsbury's support for Black History Month.

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Laurence Fox libelled two men when he referred to them as ... (Sky News)

The actor used the term on X, formerly Twitter, against Stonewall trustee Simon Blake and drag artist Crystal - real name Colin Seymour - in an exchange ...

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Sector leader wins libel claim against former actor Laurence Fox ... (Third Sector)

The High Court rules Fox's comment about Simon Blake on social media was 'seriously harmful, defamatory and baseless'

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Laurence Fox loses High Court battle for calling people 'paedophiles' (The National)

FORMER GB News presenter Laurence Fox libelled two people when he referred to them as “paedophiles” on social media, a High Court judge has…

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Laurence Fox loses his libel case (Spectator.co.uk)

Things go from bad to worse for Laurence Fox. In October, he was sacked from his GB News gig; in December, the Reclaim leader shed his party's sole MP.

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Laurence Fox star of Oxford's Lewis loses libel battle (Oxford Mail)

Former Lewis star Laurence Fox has lost a High Court libel battle with two people he referred to as paedophiles on social media.

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Laurence Fox Loses “Pedophiles” Libel Case in Latest Setback for ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Laurence Fox has lost a libel case with two men he called pedophiles on social media after they had called the British actor a racist.

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RuPaul's Drag Race star Crystal speaks out after Laurence Fox ... (The Independent)

Drag artist who sued Laurence Fox for libel hails High Court ruling upholding defamation case.

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Laurence Fox called me a paedophile – I couldn't let him get away ... (The Independent)

When the actor and founder of the Reclaim Party used defamatory language about me on social media, I had no choice but to sue, says drag star Crystal.

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Laurence Fox has lost his 'good name': what now for the sad clown ... (The Guardian)

A high court ruling marks the climax of Fox's comic unravelling. Now let's focus on the figures who pull his strings, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde.

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The Laurence Fox ruling is a disaster for freedom of speech (Spiked)

Fox wasn't seriously accusing anyone of being a paedophile. He was making a rhetorical point. Punishing people for rhetoric is outrageous.

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