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Man sues charity for defamation over sex abuse allegation
Summary
In February 2022 a man brought a defamation claim against a charitable organisation after an allegation that he sexually abused a vulnerable female relative was made during a March 2019 meeting. The man, who says the allegation is wholly untrue, claims it was defamatory and that the organisation's representative said the woman had "a baby in her tummy", had miscarried and that the applicant was responsible. He alleges the remark made him appear criminal and damaged his reputation. The organisation denies defamation, stating the words were part of a report in the woman's file and that it had a duty to inform the family and HSE representative. The High Court heard a pre‑trial application for discovery of documents, including the report and any notes, and ordered the organisation to provide the material within six weeks. The case remains pending.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man sues charity for defamation over sex abuse allegation. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- March 2019 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2022-02-23 Publication
Places mentioned
- The High Court
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