Douglas Murray Wins Libel Case Against The Observer Over False Accusations.

Douglas Murray, a conservative author and New York Post columnist, emerged victorious in a libel case against the Guardian Media Group on Tuesday. The lawsuit stemmed from an article published in The Observer by columnist Kenan Malik on August 11, 2024.

The False Claims

In the column, Malik falsely accused Murray of “supporting violent racist attacks” during anti-immigration protests in the UK. These protests erupted following the stabbing of three young girls in Southport, England, in the summer of 2024.

The comments attributed to Murray were actually made months earlier during a separate interview with former Australian Deputy Prime Minister John Anderson, which discussed Israel and Islam.

The error led to significant damage to Murray's reputation, prompting him to take legal action. Murray, who writes extensively on world and American politics, including issues like the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, condemned the article as “lazy journalism” on his social media platform X.

The Court’s Ruling

In court, lawyers for Guardian Media Group admitted the error and acknowledged that the claims made by Malik were false. They offered a public apology and agreed to pay Murray damages as well as cover his legal fees. The media company also corrected the article before its online publication and issued a printed correction in The Observer.

Background on the UK Protests

The protests that led to the false...

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