Norris condemns the Star for coverage of libel trial

INDEPENDENT senator David Norris yesterday condemned the Star newspaper for its coverage of the result of the Mandy Johnston libel trial.

Norris condemns the Star for coverage of libel trial

Accusing the newspaper of gloating over the Government Press Secretary’s High Court action defeat, the Trinity College senator warned against weakening the libel laws.

Fianna Fáil senator Mary O’Rourke, a close friend of Ms Johnston’s, also said she hated gloating, saying it was an awful characteristic in anyone.

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