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BBC settles defamation case taken by Ashling Murphy's partner
Summary
The High Court heard that Ryan Casey, partner of murdered teacher Ashling Murphy, has settled a defamation claim against the BBC over comments made about his victim impact statement during a 2023 live broadcast. Casey said he was "finally free" to speak again and to honour Ashling, while the BBC clarified it does not view him as a criminal or hateful figure. The settlement, reportedly a six‑figure sum, was reached without any court order. Casey's statement at the sentencing of Ashling's murderer, Josef Puska, had highlighted the victim's contributions and the perceived failure of the state to protect people. The case was struck out by Mr Justice Alexander Owens, ending the legal dispute. The settlement resolves the dispute between Casey and the broadcaster.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: BBC settles defamation case taken by Ashling Murphy's partner. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- November 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- November 30, 2023 Hearing Or Sentence
- January 12, 2022 Other
- 2025-07-03 Publication
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Outcome: ORIGINAL VIS Mr Casey made an emotional victim impact statement to the Central Criminal Court at Puska's sentence hearing in November 2023.
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