Overview

• Barton admitted to making false claims about Vine having a sexual interest in children.
• He acknowledged that his posts, viewed millions of times, were serious and untrue.
• Barton also falsely accused Vine of advocating forced COVID-19 vaccination.
• The High Court ruled that 11 of Barton's posts defamed Vine.
• Barton has agreed to cover Vine's legal costs along with the damages.