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September 24, 2025

Noel Clarke Loses Libel Fight as High Court Upholds Guardian’s Reporting

The High Court has thrown out Noel Clarke’s libel claim against the Guardian, calling his conspiracy allegations nonsensical. Evidence from dozens of witnesses backed the newspaper’s 2021 reports on alleged sexual misconduct. Judges said the reporting was in the public interest and editors acted reasonably. Clarke now faces at least £3 million in legal costs. The ruling marks a significant setback for the actor‑filmmaker.

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