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Van Morrison and Robin Swann Settle Defamation Disputes

The legal battle over Covid-19 criticisms ends with confidential terms agreed in Belfast High Court.

  • Van Morrison criticized Robin Swann's Covid-19 measures during a 2021 concert, calling him 'very dangerous.'
  • Swann sued Morrison for defamation, while Morrison counter-sued over a Rolling Stone article by Swann.
  • Both parties acknowledged each other's sincerity and good faith in their respective roles during the pandemic.
  • The settlement avoids potentially costly legal proceedings, with terms remaining confidential.
  • The judge commended the resolution, describing it as a fair outcome benefiting all involved.
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