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flag Laurence Fox wins retrial in libel case over 2020 social media posts calling two men paedophiles, with damages halved.

flag Laurence Fox’s libel case over 2020 social media posts in which he called two men “paedophiles” after being labeled a racist will go to retrial, the UK Court of Appeal has ruled. flag While upholding the finding that Fox defamed Simon Blake and drag artist Colin Seymour, the court reduced the damages from £90,000 to £45,000 each, calling the original award excessive. flag The judges also determined that the accusation of racism seriously harmed Fox’s reputation, justifying a retrial on his libel claim. flag Fox welcomed the decision as a victory for free speech, emphasizing the need to protect individuals from damaging, career-ending accusations. flag The case underscores tensions over online speech, reputation, and legal accountability.

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