Overview

• Mrs Justice Steyn ruled the Guardian’s articles and podcast were substantially true and published in the public interest.
• The judgment found Clarke was not a credible or reliable witness and dismissed his conspiracy theory as lacking any foundation.
• The court concluded that instances were established of harassment, unwanted sexual contact, sharing explicit images without consent and covert filming of auditions.
• Testimony from nearly 30 people underpinned the defense, with more than 20 women agreeing to give evidence in court.
• Clarke, who had sought about £70 million in damages, now faces a substantial legal bill with a costs hearing to follow.