Manchester Bombing Survivors Win Harassment Case Against Conspiracy Theorist

A UK court ruled that Richard Hall's false claims and actions amounted to harassment, providing a significant legal victory for Martin and Eve Hibbert.

Martin Hibbert and his daughter Eve, severely injured in the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, sued Richard Hall for harassment and data protection breaches.
Hall, a former TV producer, claimed the attack was staged, publishing these allegations in videos and a book for commercial gain.
The High Court found Hall's actions to be a negligent and reckless abuse of media freedom, causing distress to the Hibberts.
Judge Karen Steyn ruled in favor of the Hibberts, but decisions on data protection and potential damages will be made in a future hearing.
The case draws parallels to defamation lawsuits against conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, highlighting ongoing legal battles against harmful misinformation.

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