Joey Barton to Pay £75,000 to Jeremy Vine for Defamatory Social Media Posts

Former footballer apologizes and agrees to settle libel and harassment claims over unfounded allegations

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.