Boyle awarded over €60k after court concludes Mirror libelled comedian

Comedian Frankie Boyle won £50,400 (€61,931) in damages today after a High Court jury concluded that he had been libelled by the Daily Mirror.

Boyle awarded over €60k after court concludes Mirror libelled comedian
Mon, 22 Oct, 2012 - 15:31

Comedian Frankie Boyle won £50,400 (€61,931) in damages today after a High Court jury concluded that he had been libelled by the Daily Mirror.

Boyle, 40, from Glasgow, claimed that the Daily Mirror defamed him by describing him as racist.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Unlimited access starts here.

Try from only €0.25 a day.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

The Importance of Being Earnest - London Richard Herring has ‘incurable’ but ‘entirely treatable’ blood cancer
Tommy Fury v Eddie Hall - Weigh In - AO Arena Tommy Fury dedicates boxing victory to newborn son Midas
Brit Awards 2019 - Arrivals - London Perrie Edwards marries footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in Portugal
CourtsEntertainmentHeathrowPlace: GlasgowPlace: LondonPerson: BoylePerson: Frankie BoylePerson: Ronald ThwaitesOrganisation: High CourtOrganisation: Daily MirrorOrganisation: Mirror Group NewspapersOrganisation: MGNOrganisation: BBC
<p>The 33-year-old, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, also said she is planning how to make her next tour less physically draining (PA)</p>

Charli XCX in ‘worst place mentally that I’ve been in my life’

READ NOW

Lifestyle

Newsletter

Eat better, live well and stay inspired with the Irish Examiner’s food, health, entertainment, travel and lifestyle coverage. Delivered to your inbox every Friday morning.

Latest

Lifestyle

Newsletter

Eat better, live well and stay inspired with the Irish Examiner’s food, health, entertainment, travel and lifestyle coverage. Delivered to your inbox every Friday morning.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited