Roman Abramovich settles libel claim over Putin biography
by Luke Harding from World news | The Guardian on (#5T9FX)
Russian oligarch ends his case against journalist Catherine Belton over her book Putin's People
The Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has settled his libel claim against the journalist Catherine Belton over her best-selling book Putin's People, after an agreement was reached late on Tuesday.
The text will now recognise that the allegation Abramovich bought Chelsea football club at the Russian president's behest is not a statement of fact. It will include additional denials from the oligarch's spokesperson and the club.
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