Latest news and articles about defamation from NEX English
In a courtroom hearing, Singapore's Interior Minister K. Shanmugam accused Bloomberg employees of misleading his press secretary regarding an article he deems defamatory. The minister viewed the refusal to retract the article after government intervention as evidence of malicious intent.
The Egyptian Journalists' Syndicate has urged media professionals to handle rape allegations with care, emphasizing that journalism should serve as an educational tool rather than a means of defamation. This call comes amid rising instances of irresponsible media coverage.
Former Indonesian Vice President <strong>Joseph Kalla</strong> has filed a formal complaint against defamation and false news allegations in Jakarta. This move follows accusations that he financed a campaign questioning the qualifications of current President <strong>Joko Widodo</strong>.
In the first session of a defamation trial, Singapore's Interior Minister K. Shanmugam accused Bloomberg of attempting to publish details about the sale of his private property. He stated that the article was not in the public interest.
A defamation lawsuit filed by Malaysian Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil against blogger Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, known as 'Babagomo', has been settled. The settlement was announced in the High Court of Kuala Lumpur following allegations of a political speech at a mosque.
The defense team for former Indonesian Vice President <strong>Joseph Kalla</strong> has filed an official complaint against <strong>Reisman Hasyholan Sianipar</strong> for defamation. The complaint pertains to statements accusing Kalla of funding a campaign questioning the validity of current President <strong>Joko Widodo</strong>'s credentials.
A Singapore court has ordered Terry Shiu, editor of 'The Online Citizen', to pay <strong>$420,000 SGD</strong> (approximately <strong>$325,400 USD</strong>) to two ministers for publishing defamatory information. The ruling follows an article that raised concerns about real estate transactions involving the ministers.
TikTok influencer Olivia Lopez has filed a defamation lawsuit against T. Ganisan, the head of a Hindu association in Malaysia, over a video linking her services to fraud. The lawsuit was filed in Shah Alam court after the video, which allegedly made unethical claims about her business, went viral.
Indonesian photographer <strong>Amal Kristi Setbo</strong> announced he will not pursue legal action against the individual who accused him of defamation during a press conference in Jakarta. This decision comes amid ongoing debates in the country regarding freedom of expression and individual rights.
Philosophy professor <strong>Sophie Diego</strong>, formerly of <strong>Valenciennes</strong>, faces a defamation campaign from far-right politicians after announcing plans for an educational trip to <strong>Calais</strong> in 2022. The trip, aimed at discussing migration issues, has sparked significant political backlash.
A Singapore court has ordered Terry Hsu to pay a total of <strong>$210,000</strong> to Shannon Gham and Tan Si Ling for defamation. The judge emphasized the serious nature of Hsu's accusations and their widespread impact.
The family of Karim Salim, accused in the case known as 'The Gathering Serial Killer,' has filed a formal complaint against the film's producers, alleging defamation and damage to their reputation. Lawyer Habib Bashir stated that the film exploited the real incident unlawfully.