Journalist comments imply Lowry is 'a thief', court hears

Former Minister Michael Lowry is in court claiming comments by journalist Sam Smyth wrongly imply he is a thief and a corrupt politician.

Fri, 17 Dec, 2010 - 12:58

Former Minister Michael Lowry is in court claiming comments by journalist Sam Smyth wrongly imply he is a thief and a corrupt politician.

The Tipperary deputy said he has been defamed by the journalist in an article in the Independent newspaper on May 22 last and during a TV3 appearance on 'Tonight with Vincent Browne'.

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