Mark Latham refused to pay Alex Greenwich $20,000 to avoid defamation lawsuit over graphic tweet
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#6N883)
Former NSW One Nation leader said he would strenuously defend' explicit tweet describing a sex act that MP claims was defamatory, court documents reveal
Political firebrand Mark Latham did not hand over $20,000 to avoid an independent MP's lawsuit over an explicit tweet, instead saying he would strenuously defend any defamation claims against him.
Court documents reveal that in a settlement offer made in April 2023, Alex Greenwich said he would not resort to litigation if the then New South Wales One Nation leader paid the money and issued a public apology.
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