Overview

• Bild falsely accused Judy S. of being a trans woman who drugged and sexually abused two men, claims that have been fully disproven.
• The tabloid has published high-profile retractions and apologies in its print and online editions as part of a settlement agreement.
• Judy S. received a record €150,000 out-of-court settlement from Bild's parent company, Springer-Verlag, for the defamatory reports.
• Berlin police are conducting an internal investigation into unauthorized leaks that may have facilitated the false reporting.
• Judy S.'s lawyer has filed a criminal complaint against Bild's editor-in-chief and the journalist responsible for the articles.