Crispin Odey libel claim collapses: lessons on the public interest defence
Crispin Odey has dropped his £79 million libel claim against the Financial Times over its 2023 reporting of sexual misconduct allegations.
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Crispin Odey has dropped his £79 million libel claim against the Financial Times over its 2023 reporting of sexual misconduct allegations.
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